AK-102

The AK-102 is a shortened carbine version of the AK-101 rifle, which in turn was derived from the original AK-47 design and its AK-74 successor. 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-102 is chambered to fire 5.56×45mm NATO ammunition, and is designed entirely for export purposes.[4][5]

AK-102
AK-102
TypeAssault Rifle, Carbine
Place of originRussia
Service history
In service1995–present
WarsInsurgency in Aceh[1]
Papua conflict[1]
Operation Madago Raya[1]
South Thailand insurgency[2][3]
Production history
DesignerMikhail Kalashnikov
Designed1994
ManufacturerKalashnikov Concern
VariantsAK-104, AK-105
Specifications
Mass3.0 kg (6.6 lb) without magazine
Length824 mm (32.4 in) with stock extended / 586 mm (23.1 in) with stock folded
Barrel length314 mm (12.4 in)
Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
Caliber5.56mm
ActionGas-actuated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire600 rds/min
Muzzle velocity850 m/s (2,789 ft/s)
Effective firing range500 m (550 yd)
Feed system30-round detachable box magazine
SightsAdjustable iron sights, Equipped with optical plate for attaching various scopes

Design

Compared to the 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. Whereas the AK-10x rifles have longer barrels, full-length gas pistons, and solid, side-folding polymer stocks, the AKS-74U is shorter, and features a skeleton stock.[6]

The rifle's receiver is made of stamped steel. The magazine is lighter, and more durable than older models, being made out of reinforced fiberglass. The buttstock is made of shock-resistant polymer and folds in order to be better used from vehicles or on the move.[7]

The AK-102 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 factory or armory before issue. The AK-102 has a muzzle booster derived from the AKS-74U.

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

Users

See also

References
  1. "Guns of Nusantara: The AK-101 and 102 in BRIMOB Service". conflictfreelance.rs. 6 September 2020. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  2. "Gunmen Kill 2 Farmers in Thailand's Deep South". Benar News. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
  3. "Rangers kill rebel suspect in firefight". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
  4. Episkopos, Mark (2018-11-29). "Meet Russia's New Deadly Assault Rifle: The AK-308". The National Interest. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
  5. D'Costa, Ian (2020-01-15). "Kalashnikov USA just announced an all-American AK-100 series rifle". Military Times. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  6. "AK-102, AK-104, AK-105 (Russia)". World Guns. Archived from the original on 10 February 2001.
  7. "AK-102". ROE.RU. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  8. Jenzen-Jones, N.R. (September 2012). "The 100-Series Kalashnikovs: A Primer". Small Arms Review. Vol. 16, no. 3.
  9. "ด่วน ปืนอาก้า AK 102 หายจากคลังปืนนราธิวาส 28 กระบอก". ข่าวสด (in Thai). 2021-05-25. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
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