AK-102
Kalashnikov Concern (formerly Izhmash) · Carbine · In Production · 1994
Also known as: Kalashnikov AK-102
Overview
The AK-102 is a select-fire carbine chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, produced by Kalashnikov Concern (formerly Izhmash) since 1994. Featuring a 30-round magazine capacity, this carbine offers generous firepower for duty use and home defense.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3000 g (105.8 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 3330 g (117.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 824 mm (32.44") |
| Folded Length | 586 mm (23.07") |
| Barrel Length | 314 mm (12.36") |
| Height | 189 mm (7.44") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 850 m/s (2789 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1452 J (1071 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 900 m (984 yd) |
| Rate of Fire | 600 rpm |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 178 mm (7.01") |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 5.56x45mm NATO · primary · 5.56 NATO — also known as .223 Remington, 5.56mm NATO
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic, Full Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety Selector, Hammer Notch
- Features: Chrome Lined Barrel, Chrome Lined Chamber, Muzzle Brake Compensator, Rotating Bolt, Select Fire, Side Folding Stock, Compact Carbine, Nato Caliber Export Variant
Base model
Service history
Operators
- Indian Armed Forces
- Indonesian Armed Forces
- Malaysian Armed Forces
- Venezuelan Armed Forces
- Uruguayan Armed Forces
Production
Production years: 1994-present
Manufactured exclusively for export by Kalashnikov Concern in Izhevsk. Limited production numbers compared to other AK-100 variants.
Origin
Country of origin: Russia
Notes
The AK-102 is the compact counterpart to the full-length AK-101, mirroring the relationship between the AK-104 and AK-103 (7.62mm) or AK-105 and AK-74M (5.45mm). The shorter 314mm barrel reduces muzzle velocity by approximately 8% compared to the AK-101's 920 m/s. Manufactured exclusively for export by Izhmash in Izhevsk, Russia. The rifle feeds from proprietary 30-round fiberglass-reinforced polymer magazines designed for 5.56mm but maintains dimensional compatibility with AK-74-pattern magazine wells. Compatible with standard AK accessories including optics rails and grenade launchers.
Background
The AK-102 is the smallest of the NATO-caliber AK-100 series, designed to give vehicle crews and special operators in 5.56mm-standard countries a compact Kalashnikov option without sacrificing magazine compatibility with their existing NATO ammunition stocks.