The AK-19 is a 5.56×45mm NATO assault rifle designed by Kalashnikov Concern for the export market.
History
Revealed during the International Military-Technical Forum ARMY-2020 exhibition, the AK-19 is a variant of the updated AK-12, revealed at the same time, chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO, which was put into series production in 2022.[6]
Design details
Like the updated AK-12, the AK-19 features a redesigned polymer L-shaped stock, a redesigned pistol grip and trigger guard, and a new rotary diopter rear sight. Unlike the AK-12, the AK-19 features a birdcage-type flash suppressor that features slots for a quick detachable sound suppressor. The rifle has a weight of 3.5 kg (7.72 lb), a barrel length of 415 mm (16.3 in), a full-length of 935mm (36.8 in), and a standard 30 round box magazine.[7]
References
- ^ "ЦАМТО / / ФСВТС: подписаны первые экспортные контракты на поставку автоматов АК-19 под патрон НАТО".
- ^ "Kalashnikov gunmaker unveils new AK-19 short-barreled assault rifle".
- ^ a b "AK-19". Kalashnikov Concern. Archived from the original on 2 March 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
- ^ "AK-19". Kalashnikov Concern. Archived from the original on 2 March 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
- ^ "RPK-201". Rosboronexport. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "ЦАМТО / / "Калашников" завершил освоение серийного производства автоматов АК-15 и АК-19".
- ^ "AK-19". Kalashnikov Concern. Archived from the original on 2 March 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- "Russian gunmaker creates assault rifle chambered for NATO's 5.56mm rounds". TASS. 17 August 2020.
- "Difesa: Kalashnikov annuncia il nuovo fucile d'assalto Ak-19". Agencia Nova. 17 August 2020.
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