AK-19
Kalashnikov Concern · Assault Rifle · In Production · 2021
Also known as: Kalashnikov AK-19
Overview
The AK-19 is a select-fire assault rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, produced by Kalashnikov Concern since 2021.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3600 g (127.0 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 3950 g (139.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 935 mm (36.81") |
| Folded Length | 690 mm (27.17") |
| Barrel Length | 415 mm (16.34") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 920 m/s (3018 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1700 J (1254 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1100 m (1203 yd) |
| Rate of Fire | 700 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 | Matte Black |
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, Rotating Bolt, Select Fire, Adjustable Folding Stock, Picatinny Rail Top, Picatinny Rail Sides, Aperture Rear Sight, Free Floating Handguard, Birdcage Flash Hider, Suppressor Compatible, Nato Caliber Export Variant, Ak-12 Derived Ergonomics
Base model
Production
Production years: 2021-present
Newly introduced for export; no confirmed large-scale orders as of 2024. Marketed through Rosoboronexport.
Origin
Country of origin: Russia
Notes
The AK-19 supersedes the AK-101 as Kalashnikov's premium 5.56mm NATO export offering, featuring the same fourth-generation improvements as the AK-12 and AK-15 adopted by the Russian military. Key improvements over the AK-101 include the free-floating handguard (reducing barrel harmonics interference for better accuracy), rigidly fixed receiver cover (improving optics zero retention), and the birdcage-type flash hider with integrated suppressor mount (replacing the AK-74-style muzzle brake). Marketed through Rosoboronexport for nations using NATO-standard ammunition. The increased rate of fire (700 rpm vs 650 rpm on AK-101) reflects the updated gas system shared with the AK-12 family. No confirmed military adoptions as of 2024, though the rifle is being actively promoted at international defense exhibitions.
Background
Unveiled at the 2021 IDEX defense exhibition in Abu Dhabi, the AK-19 represents Kalashnikov's latest bid to capture NATO-caliber export markets, superseding the 1990s-era AK-101 with all the ergonomic improvements of the AK-12 generation.