AK-104

The AK-104 is a shortened carbine version of the AK-103 rifle. The AK-102, AK-105, and AK-104 are very similar in design, the only difference being the caliber and corresponding magazine type. The AK-104 is chambered to fire 7.62×39mm ammunition.

AK-104
The AK-104 carbine
TypeCarbine
Place of originRussia
Service history
In service2001–Present[1]
Used bySee Users
WarsSyrian Civil War
Production history
DesignerMikhail Kalashnikov
Designed1994
ManufacturerKalashnikov Concern
Produced1994
VariantsAK-102, AK-105
Specifications
Mass3.0 kg (6.6 lb) empty
3.2 kg (7.1 lb) with empty magazine
3.7 kg (8.2 lb) with loaded magazine
Length824 mm (32.4 in) with stock extended / 586 mm (23.1 in) with stock folded
Barrel length314 mm (12.4 in)
Cartridge7.62×39mm
Caliber7.62mm
ActionGas-actuated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire600 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity670 m/s (2,200 ft/s)
Effective firing range500 m (550 yd)
Feed system30 round detachable magazine
SightsIron sights, there is a dove-tail side rail for optical and night sights

Design

Compared to the AK-74M, AK-101, and AK-103, which are full-size rifles of similar design, the AK-102, 104, and 105 feature shortened barrels that make them a middle ground between a full rifle and the more compact AKS-74U. However, the AK-104 also features a solid, side-folding polymer stock, unlike the shorter, skeleton-stocked AKS-74U.[2] The AK-104 uses an adjustable notched rear tangent iron sight calibrated in 100 m (109 yd) increments from 100 to 500 m (109 to 547 yd). The front sight is a post adjustable for elevation in the field. Horizontal adjustment is done by the armory before issue. The AK-104 has a muzzle booster derived from the AKS-74U.

Protective coatings ensure excellent corrosion resistance of metal parts. Forearm, magazine, butt stock and pistol grip are made of high strength plastic.[3]

The 100-series AKs are produced by the Izhmash factories in Izhevsk, Russia.

Variants

AK-E

A civilian semi-automatic rifle closely resembling the AK-104 with the exception of a longer 16" barrel, 800m standard AK rear sight-leaf, flash hider and additional safeties. Rifle was created by Palmetto State Armory of South Carolina.

Users

References
  1. "фициальный сайт группы предприятий "ИЖМАШ"". Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
  2. Modern Firearms - AK-102/104/105 Archived 19 August 2010 at the Wayback Machine. World.guns.ru (2011-01-24). Retrieved on 2011-10-12.
  3. "фициальный сайт группы предприятий "ИЖМАШ"". Archived from the original on 14 April 2014. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
  4. Håland, Walter Christian (30 June 2017). "Russian Forces Assault Rifles Today". Small Arms Defense Journal. Vol. 9 no. 2. Archived from the original on 6 March 2019. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
  5. "Cavim inicia entrega de fusiles de asalto Kalashnikov AK-103 a la Fuerza Armada de Venezuela". Infodefensa.com. 3 June 2013. Archived from the original on 29 December 2014. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
  6. "Спецназ МВД Сирии опробовал на передовой новые АК-104" [Special Forces Ministry of Internal Affairs of Syria tested on the front lines the new AK-104] (in Russian). 25 February 2016. Archived from the original on 28 February 2016.
  7. Jenzen-Jones, N.R. (September 2012). "The 100-Series Kalashnikovs: A Primer". Small Arms Review. Vol. 16 no. 3. Archived from the original on 6 March 2019. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
  8. สิริกิติ์ - กองทัพบก

See also

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