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AK-101

TheAK-101is a Kalashnikovassault riflemodel developed in 1994 to use the5.56×45mm NATOcartridge. It belongs to the exportAK-100 (rifle family).The design of this rifle is similar to theAK-74M.

AK-101
AK-101
TypeAssault rifle
Place of originRussia
Service history
In service1995–present
Used bySeeUsers
Wars
Production history
DesignerMikhail Kalashnikov
Designed1994[2]
ManufacturerKalashnikov Concern
Produced1995–present
No.built270,500+[citation needed]
VariantsAK-102
RPK-201
Specifications
Mass3.6 kg (7.9 lb) without magazine 4 kg (8.8 lb) fully loaded[3]
Length943 mm (37.1 in) with stock extended / 700 mm (28 in) with stock folded[3]
Barrellength415 mm (16.3 in)[3]
Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
Caliber5.56mm
ActionGas-Operated,rotating bolt with two lugs[4]
Rate of fire600 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity910 m/s (3,000 ft/s)
Effective firing range500 m (550 yd)
Feed system30-round detachablebox magazine
45-round detachablebox magazinefrom the RPK-201[5]
SightsAdjustableiron sights,Equipped with optical plate for attaching various scopes

It is designed with modern and composite materials, including plastics that reduce weight and improve accuracy. Many of the improvements found in the AK-101 are also present in theAK-103and the rest of theAK-100 seriesof rifles.

Design

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The AK-101 is aselective fireweapon that can be fired in either semi-automatic or fully automatic mode. The disassembly procedure for the AK-101 is identical to that of theAK-74.The AK-101 has an attachment rail installed on the side of the receiver for mounting scopes and other optical sights, which will accept most types of Russian and European AK optics. The rifle accepts most synthetic and metal AK-74-style magazines with 30-round capacity. The AK-101 has a 415 mm (16.3 in) barrel[6]with an AK-74 stylemuzzle brakeattached to the barrel to control muzzle climb.

The AK-101 is chambered in 5.56mm NATO[7]and features a black glass-filledpolyamideside foldingstock,which folds to the left.[8]The side folding stock looks similar to a normal fixed stock, but folds and locks securely to the left side of thereceiver.It has a cutout to compensate for the side rail.

Variants

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Norinco AK-2000

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Norincoproduced a copy of the AK-101 as theAK-2000,with the stock of theType 56-2.[9][10]It has been in service with Indonesian police units.[9]

KR-101

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A clone of the AK-101 made by Kalashnikov-USA.[11]

Users

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A map with AK-101 users in blue
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References

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  1. ^"Guns of Nusantara: The AK-101 and 102 in BRIMOB Service".conflictfreelance.rs.6 September 2020. Archived fromthe originalon 23 May 2021.Retrieved23 May2021.
  2. ^Gordon L. Rottman (2011).The AK-47: Kalashnikov-series assault rifles.Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 37.ISBN978-1-84908-835-0.
  3. ^abc"Официальный сайт группы предприятий" ИЖМАШ "".Archived fromthe originalon 2012-01-06.Retrieved2012-01-03.
  4. ^"AK-101".27 October 2010.
  5. ^"RPK-201".Rosboronexport.Retrieved17 August2021.
  6. ^"AK-101".27 October 2010.
  7. ^"Kalashnikov USA just announced an all-American AK-100 series rifle".15 January 2020.
  8. ^"Аssault rifles AK 100 series".22 February 2018.
  9. ^abJenzen-Jones, N.R. (September 2012)."The 100-Series Kalashnikovs: A Primer".Small Arms Review.Vol. 16, no. 3.
  10. ^"Norinco AK-2000P: Balada Senapan Serbu" Kalashnikov "Produksi Cina".18 January 2017.
  11. ^"Kalashnikov-USA Introduced New Rifles and Calibers at SHOT Show 2022 Including a 5.56mm KR-101 - Soldier Systems Daily".28 January 2022.
  12. ^"Rosyjska broń dla Fidżi"(in Polish). altair.pl.Retrieved2016-02-21.
  13. ^"Ak-2000P".
  14. ^"Pasukan Brimobda Kalsel Gunakan Senjata Baru AK101 dan AK102"(in Indonesian). banjarmasin.tribunnews.com. 2 March 2016.Retrieved2016-06-22.
  15. ^"Rangers in Kenya are outgunned in the new poaching arms race".
  16. ^"El Ministerio del Interior de Uruguay adquiere 500 fusiles de asalto AK-103 para su Guardia Nacional".
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