AK-100 (Rifle family)

For the Russian naval gun see: AK-100 Naval gun

The AK-74M is the basis for the new Russian AK-100 family of Kalashnikov firearms:

• the 5.56 mm AK-101 assault rifle and 5.56 mm AK-102 carbine (both use the NATO-standard 5.56×45mm NATO cartridge),

• the 7.62 mm AK-103 assault rifle and 7.62 mm AK-104 (both chambered for the 7.62×39mm M43 round) and

• the 5.45 mm AK-105 carbine (adapted to use 5.45×39mm M74 ammunition).

The AK-101, 102, 103 and 104 are destined primarily for export, while the AK-105 is slated to replace the AKS-74U with the Russian Armed Forces.

Additionally, the AK-107 (5.45×39mm M74) and AK-108 (5.56×45mm NATO) rifles have a balanced recoil system to reduce felt recoil and muzzle rise. This balanced recoil system is derived from the AEK-971 rifle.

External links

• Izhmash—manufacturer's website 5.45 mm Kalashnikov assault rifles AK74M, AK105
• Tula Arms Plant—makers of the AKS-74U carbine
• Modern Firearms
• Zastava M92
• Technical data, instructional images and diagrams of the AK-47M (Russian)
• AKS74-U muzzle flash with the flash suppressor removed (video) on YouTube