AEK-919K Kashtan
Kovrov Mechanical Plant · Submachine Gun · Limited Production · 1994
Also known as: AEK-919K, Kashtan, AEK-919
Overview
The AEK-919K Kashtan is a compact Russian blowback-operated, select-fire submachine gun chambered in 9x18mm Makarov. Developed at the Kovrov Mechanical Plant in the early-to-mid 1990s, it fires from an open bolt using a telescoped bolt design and a non-reciprocating charging handle, with layout heavily influenced by the Austrian Steyr MPi 69. The weapon features polygonal rifling, a threaded muzzle for a suppressor, a collapsible steel stock and a built-in drop safety, and is fed from 20- or 30-round detachable box magazines. It has seen limited issue with Russian special forces and law-enforcement units.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1650 g (58.2 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 1800 g (63.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 485 mm (19.09") |
| Folded Length | 325 mm (12.80") |
| Barrel Length | 167 mm (6.57") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Open Bolt |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 20 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 320 m/s (1050 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 312 J (230 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Rate of Fire | 900 rpm |
| Barrel Rifling | Polygonal |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Steel |
| Finish | Phosphate |
Calibers
- 9x18mm Makarov · primary — also known as 9mm Makarov, 9x18 PM, 9x18mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic, Full Automatic
- Feed systems: 20-Round Detachable Box Magazine, 30-Round Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Drop Safety, Fire Selector
- Features: Telescoped Bolt, Non Reciprocating Charging Handle, Collapsible Stock, Threaded Muzzle, Suppressor Ready, Polygonal Rifling
Production
Production years: 1994-present
Produced in small numbers for Russian special forces and law enforcement.
Origin
Country of origin: Russia
Designer: P. Sedov
Notes
Layout derived from the Steyr MPi 69 platform. The 'Kashtan' (chestnut) name is also used by an unrelated Russian naval CIWS system.
Background
Born from Russia's post-Soviet search for a compact personal-defense weapon for vehicle crews, officers and security forces, the Kashtan borrowed the wrap-around telescoped-bolt layout of the Steyr MPi 69 and chambered it for the familiar 9x18mm Makarov round, yielding a pocketable burst-capable SMG that never reached mass adoption.