AK-102
Shortened carbine version of the AK-101 rifle
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The AK-102 is a shortened carbine version of the AK-101 rifle, which was derived from the original AK-47 design and its AK-74 successor.[4]
| AK-102 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Type | Assault rifle, carbine |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2000–present[citation needed] |
| Wars | Insurgency in Aceh, Papua conflict,[1] Operation Madago Raya, South Thailand insurgency[2][3] |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Mikhail Kalashnikov |
| Designed | 1994 |
| Manufacturer | Kalashnikov Concern |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.0 kg (6.6 lb) without magazine |
| Length | 824 mm (32.4 in), 586 mm (23.1 in) folded |
| Barrel length | 314 mm (12.4 in) |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Caliber | 5.56mm |
| Action | Gas-actuated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 600 rounds/minute |
| Muzzle velocity | 850 m/s (2,789 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 500 m (550 yd) |
| Feed system | 30-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Adjustable 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-100 family rifles have longer barrels, full-length gas pistons, and solid, side-folding polymer stocks, the AKS-74U is shorter, with a skeleton stock.[5]
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 stock is made of shock-resistant polymer and folds, making it easier to use from vehicles or on the move.[6]
The AK-102 uses an adjustable, notched, rear tangent iron sight; it is calibrated in 100 m (109 yard) increments from 100 to 500 meters (109 to 547 yards).
The front sight is post-adjustable for elevation in the field if needed. 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 factory in Izhevsk, Russia.[7]
Variants
KP-102
The KP-102 is a 12.5 inch, pistol-based version of the KR-101 and KR-102 made by Kalashnikov-USA.[8][9]
In the United States, import of Kalashnikov rifles made by Kalashnikov Concern was banned by the Obama Administration in 2014.[10]
The difference in naming, i.e. KR-102 instead of AK-102, is because "Kalashnikov-USA is unrelated in operation and sales to Kalashnikov Concern"[4] as Kalashnikov-USA does not operate under an authorized agreement with Kalashnikov Concern.
Adoption
The AK-102 is chambered to fire 5.56×45mm NATO ammunition, and is made exclusively for export purposes.[11]
Users
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
- 5,000 AK-101 and AK-102 acquired in May 2001[7]
