AK-105

The AK-105 is a shortened carbine version of the AK-74M rifle, which in turn was derived from the original AK-47 design and its successor, the AK-74. The AK-102, AK-104, and AK-105 are very similar in design, the only difference being the caliber and corresponding magazine type. The AK-105 is chambered to fire 5.45×39mm ammunition.

AK-105
The AK-105 carbine
TypeCarbine
Place of originRussia
Service history
In service2001–present
Used bySee Users
Production history
DesignerMikhail Kalashnikov
Designed1994
ManufacturerIzhmash
Produced1994
VariantsAK-102, AK-104
Specifications
Mass3.2 kg (7.1 lb) with empty magazine
Length824 mm (32.4 in) with stock extended / 586 mm (23.1 in) with stock folded
Barrel length314 mm (12.4 in)
Cartridge5.45×39mm
Caliber5.45mm
ActionGas-actuated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire600 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity840 m/s (2,800 ft/s)
Effective firing range500 m (550 yd)
Feed system30-round or 45-round detachable box magazine or 60-round casket magazine
SightsAdjustable iron sights, equipped with a side mounted dovetail rail for attaching various optics and night sights

Design

Compared to the AK-74M, AK-101, and AK-103, which are full-size assault 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-105 also features a solid, side-folding polymer stock, unlike the shorter, skeleton-stocked AKS-74U.[1] The AK-105 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-105 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. The weapon is equipped with a flash hider.[2]

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

Users

See also

References
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