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Kalashnikov AK-12 assault burglarize, early prototype as shown in 2013

Kalashnikov AK-12 set on burglarize, image that originally participated in "Ratnik" trials.
It features ambidextrous short-throw safety/selector levers and charging handle that could be swapped to either side of the gun during disassembly (and also proved to be one of the weak points of this design)

5.45mm Kalashnikov AK-12 assault burglarize, current version
photograph: "Kalashnikov" Concern

5.45mm Kalashnikov AK-12 assault burglarize, current version
photo: "Kalashnikov" Concern

7.62mm Kalashnikov AK-15 assault rifle with tactical audio suppressor (silencer)

7.62mm AK-15K compact assault rifle — 7.62mm AK-15K compact attack burglarize

	AK-12	AK-xv
Quotient	5,45х39	7.62х39
Activity	Gas operated
Length, mm	880-940 (690with stock folded)
Barrel length, mm	415
Weight, kg	3.5	3.v
Rate of burn, rounds/minute	600-700
Magazine capacity, rounds	xxx	30

The v.45mm Kalashnikov AK-12 assault rifle (GRAU index 6P70 / 6П70) is a new weapon which is intended eventually to supercede previous generations of five.45mm Kalashnikov assault rifles (AK74, AK74M) in service with Russian and other governmental forces. The AK-12 project was commenced in 2011 by the IZHMASH arms factory (now part of the "Kalashnikov" business concern) as a individual venture. In 2013 it was entered into the "Ratnik" trials which were held by the Russian army. The goal of the "Ratnik" trials was to select a new combat kit for Russian Special forces, which, likewise other items, includes 7.62mm and v.45mm assail rifles of modern blueprint and increased effectiveness.

During these years, the AK-12 rifle went through several modifications. Early on guns, adult between 2011 and 2013, were designed past Vladimir Zlobin, quondam senior small arms designer at Tula Sporting and Hunting arms design bureau (TsKIB SOO), who was invited to piece of work in Izhevsk in 2010. His rifle, while looking slightly more than modern and 'trendy' than existing AK variants, ultimately failed Ratnik trials. In 2015 an official study stated: "..the manufacturer can endeavour to solve the many problems with reliability, immovability and high production costs, simply only at its own expense". By this time, the newly established "Kalashnikov" group, incorporating IZHMASH as its essential part, had new leadership. A decision ultimately was made to retire the failed design and its chief designer, and to get back to work developing a weapon that would be ameliorate suited to existing manufacturing processes, while also capable of fulfilling the requirements of the 'Ratnik' program. A new development team led by the electric current chief designer of the Kalashnikov group, Sergey Urzhumtsev, was appointed in 2014. Starting with the proven solutions of the 'hundred' series of Kalashniikov rifles (AK74M etc) his team ultimately produced a prototype, internally designated as AK-400. This weapon performed rather well during a second circular of official trials and tests. In early 2016 it was approved for initial batch production and field trials in two versions, 5.45mm AK-12 (GRAU index 6P70 / 6П70) and 7.62mm AK-15 (GRAU index 6P71 / 6П71). Both versions were first displayed to the general public during the Russian Regular army-2016 expo in September, 2016. During field trials, which were held in 2016-2017 in dissimilar climate zones and with various troops (mechanized infantry, airborne, naval infantry and spetsnaz) AK-12 and AK-15 performed sufficiently well to warrant official recommendation for adoptionby Russian army officials. This recommendation was formally published in Jan 2018, and past belatedly 2018 the Kalashnikov group is expected to start deliveries of the mass-produced AK-12 and AK-15 rifles for the Russian armed forces.

It must be noted that the primary rivals for Kalashnikov rifles during Ratnik trials were balanced action rifles, produced by the Degtyarov ZID plant and known as A-545 and A-762. Those rifles, which are noticeaby more expensive and more circuitous, were officially recommended for adoption past Russian Special Forces only. Co-ordinate to published statements, v.45mm A-545 balanced action rifles are about ten% more effective than AK-12 at ranges of up to 300 meters and when firing ii-round bursts. At longer ranges, AK-12 holds the edge over its competitior by about the same margin (10%), thanks to its better single shot accuracy.

The Kalashnikov concern likewise offers compact versions of both rifles, known as AK-12K and AK-15K. These weapons are well suited for CQB use by Special Forces or equally personal defense weapons for vehicle and heavy armament crews. Some other development that stemmed from the latest version of the AK-12 rifle is the RPK-xvi low-cal auto gun / squad automated weapon.

Kalashnikov AK-12 and AK-15 assault rifles have traditional Kalashnikov-type gas operated action with rotary commodities locking, and use magazines compatible with previous generations of v.45mm AK74 or 7.62mm AKM and AK103 rifles respectively. In all other respects these rifles are similar. The receiver, gas block, gas tube and barrel are redesigned to achieve improve accuracy under all conditions. The gas tube is permanently attached to the receiver and has a removable plug at the front for inspection and maintenance. The forend is attached to the gas tube and the front of the receiver. This forms a stable and rigid platform for acessories as well equally protecting the barrel from external stresses and angle, as the barrel does non touch the forend. The trigger and safety / burn selector unit is redesigned to provide iii modes of fire, including single shot, two-round outburst and fully automated burn down, with familiar Kalashnikov-manner safety/selector switch provided past an "index finger pad" to ensure faster and more convenient operation.

The AK-12 rifle is equipped with an integrated Picatinny rail on height of the redesigned, detachable top cover, which permits simple and fast installation of modern solar day and night sighting equipment. The peak cover is attached to the receiver using a convict cross-pin at the forepart, and has a spring-loaded chemical element at the rear to provide a stable platform with literally naught play or wobble. The forend is also equipped with Picatinny rails for various tactical accessories such as vertical grips, flashlights and IR lasers. The rifle is equipped with a side-folding shoulder stock which is adaptable for length of pull. This shoulder stock is of a very strong design, allowing the extensive use of an underbarrel grenade launcher such equally a GP-25 or GP-34, further increasing combat effectiveness. Iron sights consist of a shrouded forepart postal service, mounted on the gas block, and an adaptable rear discontinuity sight, installed on a removable base using the upper Picatinny rail. The barrel is provided with an effective removable compensator / muzzle restriction. Depending on the tactical situation, a bayonet or quick detachable audio suppressor can exist mounted on the barrel. There is a cleaning kit stored inside a container at the base of operations of the pistol grip, and a iii-piece cleaning rod stored within the shoulder stock tube.

Here is an official video about the AK-12 and AK-fifteen from Kalashnikov.media

Partial disassembly of AK-12. Source and more than photos: gallery at Kalashnikov.media