AK-19
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 Third from above. | |
| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Mikhail Kalashnikov, Vladimir Zlobin, Sergey Urzhumcev |
| Designed | 2020 |
| Manufacturer | Kalashnikov Concern |
| Produced | to be decided |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.5 kg (7.72 lb)[1] |
| Length | 935 mm (36.8 in) full length 685 mm (27.0 in) stock folded[2] |
| Barrel length | 415 mm (16.3 in)[3] |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Action | Gas-operated, long stroke gas piston, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 700 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 910 m/s (3,000 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 500 m (550 yd) |
| Feed system | 30-round detachable box magazine 45-round detachable box magazine from the RPK-201[4] |
| Sights | Back-up iron sights and integrated Picatinny rail for various optical sights |
The AK-19 is a 5.56×45mm NATO assault rifle designed by Kalashnikov Concern for the export market.
Revealed during the International Military-Technical Forum ARMY-2020 exhibition, the AK-19 is a variant of the updated AK-12, revealed at the same time, chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO, which in August 2020, was under development upon the request of potential international clients.[5]
Design details[]
Like the updated AK-12, the AK-19 features a redesigned polymer L-shaped stock, a redesigned pistol grip and trigger guard, and a new rotary diopter rear sight. Unlike the AK-12, the AK-19 features a birdcage-type flash suppressor that features slots for a quick detachable sound suppressor. The rifle has a weight of 3.5 kg (7.72 lb), a barrel length of 415 mm (16.3 in), a full length of 935mm (36.8 in), and a standard 30 round box magazine.[6]
References[]
- ^ "AK-19". Kalashnikov Concern. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
- ^ "AK-19". Kalashnikov Concern. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
- ^ "AK-19". Kalashnikov Concern. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
- ^ "RPK-201". Rosboronexport. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Russia: Kalashnikov reveals new AK-19 assault rifle and country's first smart-gun MP-155 Ultima | Video Ruptly". www.ruptly.tv. Retrieved 2020-08-29.
- ^ "AK-19". Kalashnikov Concern. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- "Russian gunmaker creates assault rifle chambered for NATO's 5.56mm rounds". TASS. 17 August 2020.
- "Difesa: Kalashnikov annuncia il nuovo fucile d'assalto Ak-19". Agencia Nova. 17 August 2020.
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