The AK-100 family is a series of Kalashnikov rifles, based upon the AK-74M, intended for export sales.[1] The family of rifles offers the AK-74M system, in multiple cartridges and lengths.[2]
The original AK-100 series rifles were introduced in 1994 and are categorized by all having black polymer handguards, folding polymer stocks, and use of AK-74M internal systems. Parts are highly interchangeable.[3]
Notably, while the pattern would imply that the AK-100 series rifle chambered for 5.45x39mm would be the AK-105, and that the 5.45 carbine would be the AK-106, the AK-105 designation skipped the 100 series 5.45 rifle (that already existed as the 74M,) and went straight to the 5.45 carbine. Despite the AK-100 series being built off the AK-74M, rather than the 74M being the start of the series as the AK-100 or the AK-101, they decided that they would keep its name, and instead skip "AK-100" and attribute AK-101 to a completely different rifle. Additionally, there is no AK-106. This is likely to separate the versions using the BARS system, to make it clear that while they are 100 series rifles overall, they are somewhat their own subseries, however it could be possible that the AK-74M could have the alternative designation of AK-106
Even with those differences all of the rifles are made to similar specifications.[3]
Both long rifles had a barrel length of 415 mm, and all the carbines had a barrel length of 314 mm.[3]
Both long rifles (unloaded) weighted 3.6 kg, and all the carbines: 3.2 kg.[3]
All the rifles had a selector for with: safe, semi auto, or full auto. Also, both long rifles also had a variant with 3 round burst called AK-10X-3 and a semi auto only variant called AK-10X-1[4]
Rifles in the 100 series have been exported to and/or adopted by a variety of countries, notably: Armenia, Cyprus, Serbia, Syria, Uruguay, Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and Venezuela.[5]
The AK-105 has also seen some domestic use, filling a niche role as a middle ground between the AK-74M and AKS-74U.[6][7][8]
Later Kalashnikov started offering the AK-107 / AK-108 / AK-109 models. Externally they are very similar to the AK-100 series (with some minor differences) and are offered in the same calibers. Internally they use a radically different gas system and incorporate the Balanced Automatics Recoil System (BARS).
AK-100M/200 seriesEdit
The AK-100M/AK-200 rifle family was initially conceived around 2009 as an improved variant of the basic AK-100 series. Most improvements centered on ergonomic improvements and mounting systems for accessories. The development of the AK-100M/AK-200 family was stopped around 2011 but resumed around 2016. In 2017, Kalashnikov unveiled the modernised versions of the AK-100 family of rifles. The AK-200 series are somewhat heavier and less advanced compared to the AK-12 family, but also cheaper.[citation needed]
As of 2018, the AK-200 series rifles are offered for export sales and for domestic law enforcement users in Russia.[9][10][11][12] The AK-200 series are based on the AK-100 series and the AK-12. They can be chambered in 5.45×39mm, 5.56×45mm NATO and 7.62×39mm, and use a barrel and gas system assembly and iron sights line similar to that of the AK-74M/AK-100 rifle family. Improvements added from the AK-12 include Picatinny rails, a new pistol grip, a new adjustable buttstock and a new flash hider.[13] They feed from 30-round magazines, and are compatible with drum magazines from the RPK and RPK-74.[14]
On 3 March 2019, Russia and India inaugurated Indo-Russia Rifles in Uttar Pradesh, India to produce AK-203 assault rifles.[15][16] However, no contract had been signed then or rifles produced because of pricing disagreements.[17][18] India signed a contract in August 2021 to directly import 70,000 AK-203 rifles from Russia.[19][20] Russia and India on December 6, 2021, finally signed a contract on the delivery of over 600,000 7.62mm AK-203 assault rifles that will be produced on India's soil to the republic's Defense Ministry.[21]
ReferencesEdit
^"The AK-100 Rifle Family: Modern Russian Rifles".
^"AK-100 Series" (PDF). Small Arms Survey. (PDF) from the original on May 8, 2014.
^Приказ Министерства внутренних дел РФ № 651 от 9 июля 2002 г.
^Постановление Правительства РФ № 776 от 2 октября 2009 г. "Об обеспечении боевым ручным стрелковым и иным оружием, патронами к нему, специальными средствами, оборудованием и снаряжением Федеральной службы судебных приставов"
^"Russian Special Forces Federal Security Services to get new Kalashnikov AK-400 assault rifles TASS 2605162". armyrecognition.com. 25 May 2016.
^"Rosoboronexport starts promoting new series of Kalashnikov assault rifles". Rostec State Corporationwebsite=thefirearmblog.com. 8 February 2019.
^"Russian National Guard Orders New AK-200 Series Rifles". thefirearmblog.com. 19 September 2018.
^"Russian National Guard modernizes firearm, vehicle and boat inventory". www.armyrecognition.com.
^"Russia Starts Promoting the New Kalashnikov AK200 Series". thefirearmblog.com. 26 February 2019.
^"Kalashnikov Concern Renames the 100M-Series of AK Rifles to 200-Series". thefirearmblog.com. 8 June 2018.
^"200 series Kalashnikov assault rifle: AK-200, AK-201, AK-202, AK-203, AK-204, AK-205 (Russia)". modernfirearms.net. 7 June 2018.
^"AK-203 Production Kicks-off in India". Rostec State Corporation. 4 March 2019.
^"Russian National Guard modernizes firearm, vehicle and boat inventory". www.armyrecognition.com. 15 March 2019.
^Pubby, Manu (6 February 2020). "Indo-Russian joint venture for Amethi rifles factory hits hurdle". The Economic Times.
^Pubby, Manu (4 June 2020). "Amethi AK-203 factory unlikely to start operations in 2020". The Economic Times.
^Philip, Snehesh Alex (2021-08-20). "India inks deal with Russia to immediately procure 70,000 latest AK rifles off the shelf". ThePrint. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
^"India to import 70,000 AK-203 assault rifles for army". Janes.com.
^"India and Russia agree on new deals to strengthen defence ties".
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barrel length of 314 mm 3 Both long rifles unloaded weighted 3 6 kg and all the carbines 3 2 kg 3 All the rifles had a selector for with safe semi auto or full auto Also both long rifles also had a variant with 3 round burst called AK 10X 3 and a semi auto only variant called AK 10X 1 4 Rifles in the 100 series have been exported to and or adopted by a variety of countries notably Armenia Cyprus Serbia Syria Uruguay Iran Pakistan Saudi Arabia Indonesia and Venezuela 5 The AK 105 has also seen some domestic use filling a niche role as a middle ground between the AK 74M and AKS 74U 6 7 8 Related development Edit Main article AK 107 Later Kalashnikov started offering the AK 107 AK 108 AK 109 models Externally they are very similar to the AK 100 series with some minor differences and are offered in the same calibers Internally they use a radically different gas system and incorporate the Balanced Automatics Recoil System BARS AK 100M 200 series EditThe AK 100M AK 200 rifle family was initially conceived around 2009 as an improved variant of the basic AK 100 series Most improvements centered on ergonomic improvements and mounting systems for accessories The development of the AK 100M AK 200 family was stopped around 2011 but resumed around 2016 In 2017 Kalashnikov unveiled the modernised versions of the AK 100 family of rifles The AK 200 series are somewhat heavier and less advanced compared to the AK 12 family but also cheaper citation needed 5 45 39mm AK 200 assault rifle 5 45 39mm AK 205 carbineAs of 2018 the AK 200 series rifles are offered for export sales and for domestic law enforcement users in Russia 9 10 11 12 The AK 200 series are based on the AK 100 series and the AK 12 They can be chambered in 5 45 39mm 5 56 45mm NATO and 7 62 39mm and use a barrel and gas system assembly and iron sights line similar to that of the AK 74M AK 100 rifle family Improvements added from the AK 12 include Picatinny rails a new pistol grip a new adjustable buttstock and a new flash hider 13 They feed from 30 round magazines and are compatible with drum magazines from the RPK and RPK 74 14 The models of the AK 200 series are Chambering Assault Rifle Carbine5 45 39mm AK 200 AK 2055 56 45mm NATO AK 201 AK 2027 62 39mm AK 203 AK 204On 3 March 2019 Russia and India inaugurated Indo Russia Rifles in Uttar Pradesh India to produce AK 203 assault rifles 15 16 However no contract had been signed then or rifles produced because of pricing disagreements 17 18 India signed a contract in August 2021 to directly import 70 000 AK 203 rifles from Russia 19 20 Russia and India on December 6 2021 finally signed a contract on the delivery of over 600 000 7 62mm AK 203 assault rifles that will be produced on India s soil to the republic s Defense Ministry 21 References Edit The AK 100 Rifle Family Modern Russian Rifles AK 100 Series PDF Small Arms Survey Archived PDF from the original on May 8 2014 a b c d AK 100 Weaponsystems net THE 100 SERIES KALASHNIKOVS A PRIMER Small 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Kalashnikov assault rifle AK 200 AK 201 AK 202 AK 203 AK 204 AK 205 Russia modernfirearms net 7 June 2018 AK 203 Production Kicks off in India Rostec State Corporation 4 March 2019 Russian National Guard modernizes firearm vehicle and boat inventory www armyrecognition com 15 March 2019 Pubby Manu 6 February 2020 Indo Russian joint venture for Amethi rifles factory hits hurdle The Economic Times Pubby Manu 4 June 2020 Amethi AK 203 factory unlikely to start operations in 2020 The Economic Times Philip Snehesh Alex 2021 08 20 India inks deal with Russia to immediately procure 70 000 latest AK rifles off the shelf ThePrint Retrieved 2021 08 29 India to import 70 000 AK 203 assault rifles for army Janes com India and Russia agree on new deals to strengthen defence ties External links EditIzhmash manufacturer s website of the 5 45 mm Kalashnikov assault rifles AK74M AK105 Modern Firearms Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title AK 100 rifle family amp oldid 1149619854, 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