Russia's
largest firearms manufacturer, JSC Izhmash, introduced the latest model
of the assault rifle (assault rifle) fifth-generation Kalashnikov. In the meantime, the rifle is named AK-12. Development and assembly of new assault weapons were initiated by chief designer Vladimir Zlobin, completed in 2011.
Officially, the Russian Interior Ministry has asked the test exploitation of the AK-12. JSC Izhmash (producer) has also expressed its readiness to respond in terms of meeting the needs of AK-12 for the Russian army. --- Keep in mind, in the near future the Russian Defense Ministry will retire the use of AK-47 on the military. Expected, AK-12 may be the perfect solution to replace it ---.
"AK-12 is being developed for export purposes. Yet it also meets the requirements of the Russian Defense Ministry, which is exactly what the ministry has the right to procure new weaponry. If there is order, JSC Izhmash will be available to meet the needs of AK-12 for Armed Forces and special forces from Russian federation "the press service said.
For now, the AK-12 test was conducted at the headquarters itself. About the presence or absence of changes in construction and ergonomics Ak-12 is dependent on the test results. "We continue to consult with the experts who are competent in terms of the effectiveness and reliability of the assault rifles" said Vladimir Zlobin, the designer of the rifle.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin is the first Russian official who has seen firsthand the Ak-12. The designer has been successful in improving the parameters of the rifle. They increase the rifle adaptation in terms of modern warfare and still managed to maintain the unique qualities of the Kalashnikov is: a simple, reliable and low cost of production.
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| AK-12 Kalashnikov |
Ak-12 has a classic configuration, simple construction, powerful muzzle and large magazines. The designer also made AK-12 to be more ergonomic. Such as gun control (lock, selector types of shots, hook clips, hook bolts) that can be used with just one hand. Going
forward, Ak-12 will be made in two models, namely models Light
(5.45x39mm, 5.56x45mm and 7.62x39mm) that use variants magazine from the
previous AK rifles, also 60 round quad stack magazine, and heavy models
(7,62 x51mm ) that uses a new type of magazine.
Picatinny Rails (Picatinny rails) are also integrated in the manufacture of Ak-12. Which is used for integration with additional equipment such as: optics, collimating, night sights (night mode), mexometer, grenade launchers, lights, and other equipment inidkator targets. With the completeness, Ak-12 to be an effective weapon in conditions or any time.
Picatinny Rails (Picatinny rails) are also integrated in the manufacture of Ak-12. Which is used for integration with additional equipment such as: optics, collimating, night sights (night mode), mexometer, grenade launchers, lights, and other equipment inidkator targets. With the completeness, Ak-12 to be an effective weapon in conditions or any time.
Ak-12 also berpopor fold. The
handle (operating rod) Ak-12 can be mounted on the left or on the right
which makes it also convenient weapon used by the left-handed people. Latest functions of Ak-12 is a 3 shot types are: single shot, three-shot and automatic.
To improve the efficiency of a single shot (single shoot), Ak-12 is equipped with a more accurate optical equipment. Model Ak-12 is not beautiful, it can even be ugly and old-fashioned, but it has all the features of a sophisticated assault rifles and a high level of ergonomics.
Sources: http://www.artileri.org/2012/02/generasi-kelima-senapan-serbu.html
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