AR-M1

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5.56 AR-M1
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An Afghan policeman with an AR-M1
TypeAssault Rifle
Place of originBulgaria
Service history
In service2000 - Present
Used bySee Users
WarsAfghanistan War
Iraq War
Russo-Georgian war
Syrian Civil War
Libyan Civil War
Yemeni Civil War (2015-present)
Production history
ManufacturerArsenal AD
Produced1998 - present
VariantsAR-SF, AR-M4SF, AR-M14SF, AR-M7SFT, AR-M2F, AR-M2T/AR-M2TB, AR-M52T/AR-M52TB, AR-M11F, AR-M8F, AR-M52FB, AR-M1F, AR-M7F, AR-M7T, AR-M75F, AR-M9, AR-M9F,[1]
Specifications
Mass(without magazine) 3.62 kg (7.98 lb)[2]
Length930 mm (36.6 in)[2]
Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO and 7.62×39mm
ActionGas-operated reloading
Rate of fire600–700 rounds/min[3][4]
Muzzle velocity910 m/s (2,986 ft/s)[2]
Effective firing range600m[4]
Maximum firing range1,350 m[2]
Feed system30-round detachable box magazine[4]
Sights370 mm (14.6 in) sight radius[2]

The AR-M1, also known as AK-47M1, is a Bulgarian derivative of the Kalashnikov rifle. All variants are featured with a milled receiver, based on the AK-47 Type 3.[5]

Versions[]

The -F model features a folding stock.

  • AR-M1 / AR-M1F - improved AK-47 copy with an AK-74 front sight base, flash suppressor, black polymer stock set, luminous spots on the iron sights and a rail for mounting optics. Chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO and 7.62×39mm.
  • AR-M2 / AR-M2F - improved AK-47 copy like the AR-M1/AR-M1F, but with a shortened barrel, AKS-74U front sight base and muzzle booster/flash suppressor hybrid.
  • AR-M4SF - extremely short development of the AKSU with red dot sight, provision to mount a night vision or laser sight. Chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO[6] and 7.62×39mm.
  • AR-M7F - improved AK-47 copy like the AR-M1, but with an AK-101-style folding stock.
  • AR-M9 / AR-M9F - improved AK-47 copy like the AR-M1/AR-M1F, features a thumb-operable fire selector and a different style polymer stock set.[7]
  • AR / AR-F - improved AK-47 copies with black polymer lining and optional luminous sights.[3][8]

Users[]

An Indian CRPF QRT operator with an AR-M1F41 modified with Israeli FAB Defense accessories

Non-state actors[]

References[]

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  18. ^ de Tessières, Savannah (April 2012). Enquête nationale sur les armes légères et de petit calibre en Côte d'Ivoire: les défis du contrôle des armes et de la lutte contre la violence armée avant la crise post-électorale (PDF) (Report). Special Report No. 14 (in French). UNDP, Commission Nationale de Lutte contre la Prolifération et la Circulation Illicite des Armes Légères et de Petit Calibre and Small Arms Survey. p. 97.
  19. ^ @africaken1 (30 Nov 2016). "Nigeria army soldier armed with a 7.62x39 mm Bulgarian ARSENAL Assault Rifles AR-M1 with fixed butt stock" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[self-published source]
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  21. ^ "Војска Србије | Званични веб-сајт Војске Србије". Archived from the original on 2016-03-25.
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