AK-105
Kalashnikov Concern (formerly Izhmash) · Carbine · In Production · 1995
Also known as: Kalashnikov AK-105
Overview
The AK-105 is a select-fire carbine chambered in 5.45x39mm, produced by Kalashnikov Concern (formerly Izhmash) since 1995. Featuring a 30-round magazine capacity, this carbine offers generous firepower for duty use and home defense.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3200 g (112.9 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 3500 g (123.5 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 | 840 m/s (2756 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1212 J (894 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 400 m (437 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 900 m (984 yd) |
| Rate of Fire | 600 rpm |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 196 mm (7.72") |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 5.45x39mm · primary — also known as 5.45x39mm Soviet, 5.45mm Kalashnikov, 7N6
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, Grenade Launcher Compatible
Base model
Service history
Operators
- Russian Armed Forces · adopted 2001
- Russian Airborne Forces (VDV) · adopted 2001
Conflicts
- Second Chechen War (1999-2009)
- Russo-Georgian War (2008-2008)
- Russo-Ukrainian War (2022-present)
Production
Production years: 1995-present
Standard issue for Russian Airborne Forces (VDV) and select units. Production continues at Kalashnikov Concern in Izhevsk.
Origin
Country of origin: Russia
Notes
The AK-105 fills the compact 5.45mm role in the AK-100 family, complementing the AK-101 (5.56mm), AK-103/104 (7.62mm), and standard AK-74M. Unlike the earlier AKS-74U which was classified as a submachine gun due to its extremely short 206mm barrel, the AK-105's 314mm barrel maintains rifle-level performance. The solid polymer stock provides better structural integrity than the skeleton stock of the AKS-74U. Compatible with all standard AK-74 30-round magazines and 45-round RPK-74 magazines. Adopted by Russian Airborne Forces and special units for operations requiring compact weaponry without sacrificing the 5.45mm cartridge's superior ballistics over pistol calibers.
Background
The AK-105 was designed as a modern replacement for the iconic AKS-74U 'Krinkov', offering a significantly longer barrel (314mm vs 210mm) that maintains rifle-level ballistic performance while the AKS-74U's extreme compactness came at the cost of substantial velocity loss.