AK-19

Assault rifle
AK-19
AK-19 Assault Rifle in Army-2022.
TypeAssault rifle
Place of originRussia
Production history
DesignerMikhail Kalashnikov, Vladimir Zlobin, Sergey Urzhumcev
Designed2020
ManufacturerKalashnikov Concern
Produced2021[1]
VariantsA short barreled version unveiled in 2023[2]
Specifications
Mass3.5 kg (7.72 lb)[3]
Length935 mm (36.8 in) full length
685 mm (27.0 in) stock folded[4]
Barrel length415 mm (16.3 in)[5]
290 mm (11.4 in)
Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
ActionGas-operated, long stroke gas piston, rotating bolt
Rate of fire700 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity910 m/s (3,000 ft/s)
Effective firing range500 m (550 yd)
Feed system30-round detachable box magazine
45-round detachable box magazine from the RPK-201[6]
SightsBack-up iron sights and integrated Picatinny rail for various optical sights

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.[7]

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.[8]

References

  1. ^ "ЦАМТО / / ФСВТС: подписаны первые экспортные контракты на поставку автоматов АК-19 под патрон НАТО".
  2. ^ https://tass.com/defense/1659753
  3. ^ "AK-19". Kalashnikov Concern. Archived from the original on 2 March 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
  4. ^ "AK-19". Kalashnikov Concern. Archived from the original on 2 March 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
  5. ^ "AK-19". Kalashnikov Concern. Archived from the original on 2 March 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
  6. ^ "RPK-201". Rosboronexport. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  7. ^ "ЦАМТО / / "Калашников" завершил освоение серийного производства автоматов АК-15 и АК-19".
  8. ^ "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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