The new Kalashnikov assault rifle AK-12 is the world

This event can be called a truly spectacular, as was recently introduced a new Kalashnikov assault rifle called the AK-12. Read the press release below.

AK-74M with bodywork





In February, the Central Research Institute of Precision
Engineering completed the first phase of testing the AK-12 - one
promising samples of the newest Russian weapons.
Over the course of the development of this machine closely monitor high-ranking officials.
Poobnimatsya small arms have particularly fond Dmitry Rogozin.
Well, yes it is forgivable: supervised branch official should know how to close.



Testing of a new AK weapons included health check
in conditions of cold, heat, high dust, humidity,
as well as after a fall from a height of 1, 5 meters. After the elimination of identified
defects and automatic finishing the design will be sent
on state tests - they have to be held later this year.



The emergence of a new modern small arms, it is important not only for
equipping of the Russian army, but also to strengthen our position on the world arms market.
After the Arab Spring, some countries of the North Africa ceased active cooperation with Russia,
but as the head of the right notes "Rostec" Sergei Chemezov, is temporary:
"Countries in the region have historically been buyers of our arms.
And get used to it. For example, in Libya we renew relations.
Already visited their representatives, the new government proposes to renew
cooperation on deliveries, which were interrupted. "
In addition, the gradually improving cooperation with Iraq,
as well as the more promising market, due to the weakening of US influence in the region,
Afghanistan becomes. Gradually, Russia is increasing its influence and
Latin America: Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, Peru -
We have to sell not only helicopters and tanks, but also cars.
The expansion of the Russian military-industrial complex in all these areas must wear
total. That is why the creation of modern samples
small arms - an important stage in the approval of Russia as a full-fledged military power.
So what is the long-awaited new AK?



"Since the last upgrade of AK-74 at the NGO" Izhmash "held in 1991,
need for a new machine was long overdue:
over the past 20 years, the same US have succeeded in developing its small arms »,
- Says the chief designer of concern
"Izhmash" Vladimir Zlobin. According to him, at the beginning of the two thousandth to "Izhmash»
lay a draft of a new model of Kalashnikov,
but because of the difficult financial situation it was not even finalized.
However, until recently, the plant was clearly not up to it,
Even in late 2010, he had a debt of $ 13, 7 billion rubles.
"Izhmash" was more like a pyramid scheme,
rather than an industrial enterprise. Only after Rostec launched in 2010
process improvement entered into its composition "Izhmash»,
the company resumed construction work. Three-dimensional layout of the AK-12



AK-12 in its current modification was created under the leadership of
Designer enterprise Vladimir Zlobin,
invited to the "Izhmash" in May 2011. "Records" in a decent designer:
Since 2004 eleven of its development adopted
service in special units of the Russian Federation, and the six - recommended for adoption.
Zlobin with team "Izhmash" It took five months,
Machine to develop and produce the first prototypes.



According to the designer, the AK-12 is very different from its predecessors.
One of the main innovations was the universal modular
the design of the machine. On this basis it is planned to create about 20 types of weapons
as a combined arms and special and civil
destination. So, based on the AK-12 will release a sub-machine gun, small-size machine,
automatic carbine assault rifle, machine gun and a semi-automatic rifle.



"We are faced with the need to not only tighten the requirements for ergonomic machine,
but also reduce its mass and increase military specifications. Compared with previous models
AK-12 is more convenient to use. Folding telescopic buttstock reduces recoil and
facilitates the carrying of weapons. Because the machine can only shoot with one hand, and
priladit it easy for both the left and below right, "- said Zlobin.



Thanks to the new technology of the barrel, modified automation
and increasing the distance between the eye and the front sight,
significantly improve the accuracy and accuracy.



In AK-12 mounted Picatinny rail for mounting additional equipment:
grenade launchers, sights, target designators and lanterns.
Due to this, the machine has gained flexibility and become more attractive for export.
"This weapon has caused interest in all law enforcement agencies, including the Ministry of Defence.
Automatic and waiting for us, and abroad ", - concludes Zlobin.



It is worth noting that our weapons are in stable demand even
in such a high-tech country like the United States.
For example, in 2012 the United States purchased the police party carbines "Saiga»,
developed "Izhmash" based on the "Kalashnikov".
But in general, for the year 2012 exports of "Izhmash" to the US market increased by 15%:
Izhevsk enterprise has sold weapons to the amount of 16, 2 million dollars.

AK against M16



Some critics believe that the AK-12 loses the characteristics of AKM,
Zlobin but recalls that the comparison of the two machines is incorrect - the first was
made under the cartridge 5, 45 × 39, the second - at 7, 62 × 39.
In tests AK-12 showed the majority of parameters better performance than the AK-74M.



In a recent interview with the head of "Rostec" Chemezov specifically noted,
that the reliability and simplicity are the priority in the development of new Russian weapons:
"I (the designer Michael) Kalashnikov told why we are better shooting and less whimsical.
We have more than tolerance. When we bought a new, modern machines and began to do everything exactly,
millimeter per millimeter, there are the same problems as the Americans.
Then we began to make a special allowance planned to keep the distance ».

Final design of the machine can still change



Reliability and operational safety - that's what has always distinguished machine
Kalashnikov foreign competitors: dirt, dust, water, heat and cold -
Our machine keeps working in all conditions.
And demand is the key, not only domestically but also in the international market.

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