The AK-12 is a Russian assault rifle built by Kalashnikov Concern, representing the fifth generation of Kalashnikov pattern rifles. It was designed by 2011 and adopted by Russian forces in 2018, and is produced in several caliber variants including 5.45x39mm, 7.62x39mm, 5.56x45mm NATO and 7.62x51mm NATO. The rifle adds modern features such as an adjustable stock, Picatinny rails for optics, and ambidextrous controls, and has seen combat use in Syria and in the war in Ukraine.
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2018-present
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Assault rifle, Carbine, Battle rifle
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5.45×39mm (AK-12), 7.62×39mm (AK-15), 5.56×45mm NATO (AK-19), 7.62×51mm NATO (AK-308)
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The AK-12 (Russian: Avtomat Kalashnikova, 2012 - GRAU index 6P70) is a Russian gas-operated assault rifle chambered in 5.45×39mm cartridge, designed and manufactured by Kalashnikov Concern (formerly Izhmash), making it the fifth generation of Kalashnikov rifles.
- Used In: Syrian Civil War, infobox wars field: 'Syrian civil war'
- Used In: Russo-Ukrainian War, infobox wars field: 'Russo-Ukrainian War'
View the Source2. Wikidata: AK-12
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AK-12 (Wikidata)
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Service entry (Wikidata property P729): 2015.
MilitaryFactory.com: Kalashnikov AK-12 (AK-200)
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