Russia develops NATO-standard assault rifle
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The Russian manufacturer of the infamous AK-47 assault rifle has released short promo video of its new experimental AK-19 rifle.
The AK-19 is a version of the AK-12 assault rifle chambered for NATO’s 5.56mm rounds.
The new Russian assault rifle has received a lightweight telescopic-type buttstock with improved ergonomics, a new sight and slotted flash suppressor that allows quickly installing a silencer.
“The experimental AK-19 assault rifle. The cartridge used is the NATO 5.56. The barrel length – 415mm. The twist rate – 178mm. The weight – 3,350 g,” the Kalashnikov Group said on its Instagram.
The new assault rifle has received a lightweight telescopic-type buttstock with improved ergonomics, a new sight and slotted flash suppressor that allows quickly installing a silencer.
The new assault rifle will be demonstrated to the public in the Kalashnikov Group’s demonstration center at the Patriot Park during the Army-2020 international arms show that will run on August 23-29.
Экспериментальный автомат АК-19Новинка! Экспериментальный автомат АК-19.Применяемый патрон — 5.56 NATO. Длина ствола — 415 мм. Шаг нарезов — 178 мм. Масса — 3,350 г.
Опубліковано Калашников Понеділок, 17 серпня 2020 р.Облегченный телескопический приклад с улучшенной эргономикой.