AK-9
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AK-9 | |
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![]() A left-side view of the AK-9 with a suppressor equipped | |
Type | Assault rifle Carbine |
Place of origin | Russia |
Service history | |
In service | 2007–present[1] |
Used by | SeeUsers |
Wars | Syrian civil war[citation needed] |
Production history | |
Designer | Izhevsk machine-building plant |
Designed | Early 2000s |
Manufacturer | Izhevsk machine-building plant |
Produced | 2000s |
No.built | Few hundreds (limited usage) |
Specifications | |
Mass | 3.8 kg (8.38 lb) (empty) |
Length | 705 mm (27.8 in), 881 mm (34.7 in) (with suppressor), 465 mm (18.3 in)folded and without suppressor |
Barrellength | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
Cartridge | 9×39mm |
Action | Gas-operated,rotating bolt |
Rate of fire | 700–750 RPM |
Effective firing range | 400 meters |
Maximum firing range | 424 meters |
Feed system | 20-round detachable box magazine |
Sights | Iron sightsand various optical sights by the use ofPicatinny railorWarsaw Pact rail |
References | [2] |
TheAK-9is aRussian9×39mmcompactrifle.Its development began whenIzhevsk Machine-Building Plant(Izhmash), now known as Kalashnikov Concern started working on a new silent, flame-less, compactAKrifle in the early 2000s. When creating the new weapon, the manufacturers have tried to surpass all available competitors, such as theAS ValandSR-3M.The basis for the silent, flame-less shooting complex rifle was designated as the AK-9, where it uses a quick-detachable suppressor. It uses the9×39mmsubsoniccartridge.
The AK-9 is primarily designed for special units of the Interior Ministry and the Russian Army.[3]It is one of the latest models of the popularKalashnikovrifleseries. It is based on theAK-100 series,which is a modernization series of Kalashnikov assault rifles. A unique feature of the rifle is the use of the SP-5 and SP-6 special9×39mmsubsonic cartridges.
According to its characteristics it competes against the9A-91,AS ValandSR-3M,but has seen limited use compared to these counterparts, which have already seen service in Russian military and police units.
History
[edit]In 2006, Russian authorities wanted theIzhmashfactory to design a rifle with Kalashnikov properties, but suitable to be used inspecial operations.Factory manager Vladimir Grodetsky stated that the rifle was forspecial forcesforanti-terrorist operations.Alexei Dragunov, one of the designers of the AK-9, says "It shoots virtually without a sound and it can go through abullet-proof vest".The AK-9 is also lighter than earlier Kalashnikov models.[citation needed]
From the Vladimir Zlobin interview in February 2013:
We are working on an entire line of various small arms based on theAK-12.These would be submachine guns and compact assault rifles, automatic carbines and hand-held machine guns. On the basic AK-12 platform a series of special-purpose weapons is being developed. For example, the AK-9 was transferred to this platform. The weapons are going to be tested this spring.[4]
Design
[edit]The AK-9 is based on the so-called "hundred series" of Kalashnikov assault rifles, such as theAK-104,but with certain improvements. It is a selective fire compact assault rifle chambered in 9×39mmsubsoniccartridge.
The AK-9 features the same tried and provengas operated,rotary bolt action,and same "Kalashnikov-style" controls including reciprocating bolt handle, safety/fire selector lever and overall layout with side-folding polymerbuttstock.ThePolymerfurniture is improved with the addition of accessories such as aPicatinny railon the bottom of the forend and the left side of thereceiveris fitted with aWarsaw Pact rail.The barrel can be fitted with a specially designed quick-detachablesuppressor(sound moderator), which is especially effective with the 9×39mm subsonic cartridge. Themagazineis made of black polymer, holds 20 rounds of ammunition and appears to be of proprietary design, making it not compatible with other (competing) weapons of the same caliber, which are already in service withRussianmilitary and law enforcement.
The AK-9 supports wide range of attachments such as a mounted grenade launcher, laser sights, tactical lights and other tactical accessories. The trigger mechanism allows it to fire in semi-automatic fire and fully automatic fire. The firing module is similar to that of the Kalashnikov assault rifle and is located on the right side of the weapon.[citation needed]
Users
[edit]![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/76/AK-9_Users.png/220px-AK-9_Users.png)
Mongolia:Used by the Mongolian Armed Forces and Police, S.W.A.T.[citation needed]
Russia:In very limited usage.
Syria:Used by theSyrian ArmyandPolice.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^"Izhmash AK-9".
- ^"АК-9 автомат Калашникова - характеристики, ттх, фото".28 May 2022. Archived fromthe originalon 28 May 2022.Retrieved2 September2023.
- ^"Автомат Калашникова АК-9".spec-naz.org.Retrieved30 June2017.
- ^Zlobin, Vladimir (15 February 2013).""Калашниковы" для XXI века "[ "Kalashnikovs" for the XXI century].Krasnaya Zvezda(Interview) (in Russian). No. 28 (26247). Interviewed by Andrei Bondarenko. pp. 10–11.Retrieved21 February2013.
- Russian gunmaker develops 'anti-terrorist' KalashnikovArchived14 February 2009 at theWayback Machine.Brisbane Times.10 August 2007. Retrieved 2009-01-23.
- Article at Weapon.at.ua
- Article athttp://spec-naz.org/armory/automats_and_assault_rifles/avtomat_kalashnikova_ak_9/