AK-203 (India)

Indo-Russia Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) · Assault-Rifle · In Service · 2023

Weight (empty)3800 g (134.0 oz)
Overall Length940 mm (37.01")
Barrel Length415 mm (16.34")
Magazine Capacity30 rounds
Action TypeGas Operated Long Stroke
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity715 m/s (2346 fps)
Muzzle Energy2037 J (1502 ft·lbf)
Effective Range500 m (547 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: 7.62x39mm

The AK-203 (India) is the Indian-manufactured variant of the Russian Kalashnikov Concern AK-203 assault rifle, produced under license at the Korwa Ordnance Factory in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh by Indo-Russia Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), a joint venture established in 2019 between India's Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited and Munitions India Limited (50.5% Indian) and Russia's Rosoboronexport and Kalashnikov Concern (49.5% Russian) under Rostec parentage. Production began in January 202...

Country of Origin: IN

Designer: Mikhail Kalashnikov