AK-12 - a new Kalashnikov assault rifle

Compared with the previous fourth generation Kalashnikov assault rifles (AK-74M), the AK-12 has 18 design features. Firstly, due to the shift of the slide mass and reduce recoil shoulder improved shooting accuracy, and secondly, there has been improvement in ergonomics: the introduction of two-way fuse-switch type of fire, two-way button slide stop and rearward displacement of the latches store allows them to operate with one hand, holding weapons (do not remove it from the handle at the same time as before). Third, there were built-in Picatinny rail for rigidly fastened lid of the receiver for installation of attachments (sights, rangefinders, grenade launchers, lamps). In addition, the muzzle device enables the use of automatic rifle grenades of foreign manufacture. Thus, the new AK became universal. Testers also noted the increased ease of use: new folding in both sides of the telescopic butt, more ergonomic pistol grip, adjustable strap and butt plate. Moreover, it is now possible to conduct fire in three modes (single shots, with a cut-off in three shots and automatically), and trunk were replaced. Useful know-how can be called a slide stop, which reduces the time of preparation for battle and replacement shop.



If we compare the AK-12, with the best of automatic weapons, the armament of the largest armies in the world, then again, the development of Izhmash will benefit on a number of indicators. Firstly, rate: no machine can produce 1000 rounds per minute. Secondly, it is still amazing versatility: it can be to hang virtually any type of grenade launchers, including foreign production, as well as sights. By the time of the preparation of weapons to shoot him too, no equal - at the AK-12, this figure is only 7 seconds. In addition, the returns from AK less than its foreign counterparts, as our submachine gun cartridge 5, 45h39 mm recoil momentum is 0, 5 N / s, and NATO cartridge 5 56h45mm - 0, 6 N / s. Machine is equipped with an effective muzzle brake, which also significantly reduces recoil. All automatic rifles equipped with only foreign flame arresters, which do not cancel out. He has an unrivaled sighting range - 1000 meters. Another important competitive advantage AK-12 fighter will be able to perform all basic operations with a gun - switch fuse, change shop and distort the gate - with one hand. If a fighter is injured or his other hand is busy with something, he can still perform all the operations with a gun.



Obviously, the AK-12, much technically and structurally perfect than his "grandfather" AK-47. Nevertheless, based on the AK-12 is still the same amazing reliability, which has become the main feature of this remarkable weapon. And while the great simplicity and reliability of products will be stored in Russian arms, will continue the work and the creator of the legendary machine in the world - the recently deceased Mikhail Kalashnikov.





Source: expert.ru