AK-101
| AK-101 | |
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| general information | |
| Civil name: | AK-101 |
| Military designation: | Автомат Калашникова AK-101 |
| Country of operation: |
 Uruguay |
| Developer / Manufacturer: | Ischmasch |
| Development year: | 1994 |
| Manufacturer country: |
 Russia
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| Model variants: | AK-101 to AK-105 |
| Weapon Category: | Assault rifle |
| Furnishing | |
| Overall length: | 943 mm |
| Weight: (unloaded) | 3.4 kg |
| Barrel length : | 415 mm |
| Technical specifications | |
| Caliber : | 5.56 × 45 mm NATO |
| Possible magazine fillings : | 30 cartridges |
| Ammunition supply : | Curve magazine |
| Cadence : | 600 rounds / min |
| Fire types: | Single, continuous fire |
| Visor : | open sights |
| Closure : | Turret lock |
| Charging principle: | Gas pressure charger |
| Lists on the subject | |
The AK-101 ( Russian Автомат Калашникова АК-101 Awtomat Kalashnikowa Model 101 ) is a Russian assault rifle in the 5.56 × 45 mm NATO caliber .
Overview
The weapon is part of the AK-10x series, a revision of the weapons of the Mikhail Kalashnikov from the Ischmasch company (today the Kalashnikov Group ), Russia. The AK-101 is based on the AK-74M, a further development of the AK-74 and is intended for export.
technology
To improve export opportunities, the AK-101 was designed for the “western” caliber 5.56 × 45 mm NATO . In addition, the mounting rail for attaching visors was made so that both Russian and NATO visors can be used. The shaft of the weapon can be folded down to the left and locked on the weapon. The 30-round curve magazine of the weapon can be made of both plastic and metal. The AK-101 can fire single or continuous fire. The functionality and structure of the weapon are the same as the AK-74.
See also
Web links
- Model overview Kalashnikov AK-102, AK-104, AK-105 assault rifles (Russia)
- 5.56 mm Kalashnikov assault rifles AK101, АК102. Ischmasch, archived from the original on February 25, 2015 ; accessed on May 11, 2014 (English).
Individual evidence
- ↑ Uruguay Land Forces military equipment, armament and vehicles Uruguayan Army. Retrieved March 4, 2012 .
- ^ Andrew Illingworth: Key weapons and equipment used by the Syrian Army in east Damascus battle. September 3, 2018, accessed March 10, 2018 .
- ↑ Development history of the AK-47/74/100 series (English, accessed on August 3, 2009)