The80.002was a combinedassault rifleandgrenade launcherprototype based on theAK-74.The weapon was developed atTsNIITochMashby Yu.V. Minaev, V.I. Chelikin, and G.A. Yanov between 1975 and 1979. The main difference from the Kalashnikov is the presence of two adjacent barrels of 5.45 mm and 12.7 mm respectively.[2]The thickness of thereceiverwas double that of an AK-74. The 80.002 was not accepted for service.[1]
80.002 | |
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Type | Assault Rifle Grenade Launcher |
Place of origin | Soviet Union |
Production history | |
Designer | Yu.V. Minaev V.I. Chelikin G.A. Yanov |
Designed | 1975–1979[1] |
Specifications | |
Mass | 4.9 kg (without ammo)[1] |
Length | 1000 mm[1] |
Barrellength | 415 mm |
Cartridge | 5.45×39mm 12.7 mm Grenade |
Caliber | 5.45 mm 12.7 mm |
Barrels | 2 |
Action | Gas |
Maximum firing range | 1000 m |
Feed system | 30 round AK-74 compatible magazine / 10 round 12.7 mm compatible magazine |
Sights | Iron |
See also
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edit- ^abcdMonetchikov, Sergei (2005).История русского автомата[The History of Russian Assault Rifle] (in Russian). St. Petersburg:Military Historical Museum of Artillery, Engineers and Signal Corps.pp.187–188.ISBN5-98655-006-4.
- ^"Преспективные пути развития автоматов (штурмовых винтовок)".
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