AK-205
| AK-205 | |
|---|---|
 The AK-205 carbine | |
| Type | Assault Rifle,Carbine |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Mikhail Kalashnikov |
| Designed | 2009-2011, 2016-2018 |
| Manufacturer | Kalashnikov Concern |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.7 kg (8.2 lb) with empty magazine |
| Length | 850 mm (33 in) (stock extended) 790 mm (31 in) (stock retracted) 605 mm (23.8 in) (stock folded) |
| Barrellength | 314 mm (12.4 in) |
| Cartridge | 5.45×39mm |
| Caliber | 5.45mm |
| Action | Gas-actuated,rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 700 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 840 m/s (2,800 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 500 m (1,600 ft) |
| Feed system | 30-round detachablebox magazineor 60-roundcasket magazine |
| Sights | Adjustableiron sightsorpicatinny railsfor various optics |
TheAK-205is acarbinechambered in5.45×39mm.The AK-205 is a modernized version of theAK-105,which in turn is a shortenedcarbineversion of theAK-74M.The AK-205 was originally known as AK-105M before being renamed ''AK-205'' in 2018. TheAK 200 seriesAK-205, AK-202 and AK-204 are very similar in design, the only differences being thechambering,barrel length andmagazinetype.[1]
History[edit]
The AK-205's development was stopped around 2011, but resumed around 2016. The AK-205 was then introduced in 2018 (including all other AK-200 series rifles)
The AK-205 belongs to theAK-200series which also includes theAK-200,AK-201,AK-202,AK-203andAK-204.The AK-200 series was basically an improved version of theAK-100 series.[2]The AK-200 series is mainly intended for export.
Design[edit]
The AK-205 featurespicatinny railson thereceivercover, upper-handguard and lower-handguard with an optional quad-rail system, allowing the mount of modular accessories including advancedoptical sights,lasers,flashlights,vertical foregrips,bipodsandgrenade launchers.The gun'ssafety leveralso has an extended shelf for the trigger finger. The AK-205'sreceivercover is hinged on the rear sight block with a retaining lever in the back which is responsible for maintaining and securing zero.
The AK-205 also uses a birdcage-type hybridflashhiderwith compensator design features. The AK-205 has a foldable and adjustable telescopicbuttstockwhich can be adjusted to 4 positions, the stock also hosts acleaning rod.[3]All of these design features are also available on all the other AK-200 series rifles.
References[edit]
- ^"Kalashnikov Concern Renames the 100M-Series of AK Rifles to 200-Series".8 June 2018.Archivedfrom the original on 2018-06-11.
- ^"IDEX 2019: Kalashnikov unveils AK-200 family of assault rifles".18 February 2019.Archivedfrom the original on 2020-04-24.
- ^"Kalashnikov Evolution: AK-200 Series".Archivedfrom the original on 2021-07-09.