A new version of the AK-12 for the special forces units will soon appear.
NPO "Izhmash" is going to develop a modification of the new Kalashnikov AK-12 assault rifle, which will most closely correspond to the special forces units. According to the press service of the company, a sample of such a machine will be presented in the fall of this year, according to RIA News.
On Saturday, Vladimir Zlobin, Chief Designer of Izhmash, presented AK-12 at a meeting in which an interagency working group with the Military Industrial Commission under the Russian government participated. After the presentation of the machine, all members of the working group, including representatives of the Ministry of Defense, the FSB and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, were able to experience weapon during demonstration shooting.
During the tests, experts noted that this machine gun showed itself more stably during firing compared to samples of previous generations (when firing, less recoil, when firing with a burst, the machine takes less). Meanwhile, there have been various additions and suggestions related to its refinement, which are particularly relevant for special purpose units.
According to the press service, on the basis of the proposals made, Vladimir Zlobin promised to develop a new version of AK-12, which will meet the needs of the special forces as much as possible. An inter-agency working group will be able to see this sample this fall.
In addition to AK-12, NPO Izhmash demonstrated to the participants of the working group a new modification of the Saygi-12, which was developed for the Federation of Practical Shooting of the Russian Federation. The experts and sportsmen present at the shooting highly appreciated the smooth-bore carbine, many wanted to buy it.
In August last year, the Izhmash design and technology center began work on the creation of the AK-12, and in December the first sample of this machine was ready. In this weapon, it was possible to realize new design and technological solutions, thanks to which the combat power and effectiveness of firing increased.
The new machine is distinguished by improved ergonomics; Picatinny trims appeared in its design, which are special mounting devices designed for mounting collimator and night sights, riflescopes, target indicators and range finders, which makes effective use of weapons at any time of day. In addition, the machine is equipped with a folding telescopic butt, height-adjustable lining and butt plate.
At the AK-12, the reloading handle is installed both on the left and on the right, thanks to which both right-handed and left-handed can use this weapon. With all this, AK-12 continues to be automatic, reliable, durable and easy to use. By the end of this year, the factory tests of the modification of the new machine gun will be completed, and next year this weapon will be presented for state tests, after which the AK-12 will appear in service with the Russian army and its mass production will begin.
NPO Izhmash is a legal entity, its staff will include personnel and assets of the Izhmash group of enterprises, the largest of which have a monitoring procedure.
The group of companies "Izhmash" (Izhevsk Machine-Building Plant) is an industrial enterprise that is part of the state corporation "Rostekhnologii". Izhmash develops and manufactures special and civilian products — Nikonov and Kalashnikov assault rifles, sniper rifles, submachine guns, grenade launchers, guided artillery weapons, aircraft weapons, maintenance and repair of guided weapons, as well as special tools and machine tools. Izhmash was founded in 1807 year.
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