AK-9
Kalashnikov Concern (formerly Izhmash) · Personal Defense Weapon · Limited Production · 2007
Also known as: Kalashnikov AK-9
Overview
The AK-9 is a select-fire personal defense weapon chambered in 9x39mm, produced by Kalashnikov Concern (formerly Izhmash) since 2007. Featuring a 20-round magazine capacity, this personal defense weapon offers generous firepower for duty use and home defense.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3800 g (134.0 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 4200 g (148.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 881 mm (34.69") |
| Folded Length | 650 mm (25.59") |
| Barrel Length | 200 mm (7.87") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 20 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 290 m/s (951 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 673 J (496 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 200 m (219 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 400 m (437 yd) |
| Rate of Fire | 775 rpm |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- 9x39mm · primary — also known as 9x39mm SP-5, 9x39mm SP-6, 9x39mm subsonic
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic, Full Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety Selector, Hammer Notch
- Features: Rotating Bolt, Select Fire, Side Folding Stock, Integral Suppressor Mount, Quick Detach Suppressor, Subsonic Ammunition, Armor Piercing Capable, Special Operations Optimized
Base model
Service history
Operators
- Russian Special Forces (Spetsnaz) · adopted 2007
- FSB Alpha Group
Production
Production years: 2007-present
Very limited production for Russian special operations units only. Not a general-issue weapon.
Origin
Country of origin: Russia
Notes
The 9x39mm cartridge was originally developed for the AS Val / VSS Vintorez family and is derived from the 7.62x39mm case necked up to 9mm with a heavy subsonic projectile. The SP-6 armor-piercing variant can penetrate 8mm of steel at 100 meters despite its subsonic velocity, thanks to the hardened-steel penetrator core and heavy bullet mass. The AK-9's 20-round polymer magazine is proprietary. The weapon is significantly quieter with suppressor attached than 5.45mm AK variants with suppressors, as the subsonic ammunition eliminates the supersonic crack. Limited production for special operations units only - not a general-issue weapon.
Background
The AK-9 was created so that Russian Spetsnaz operators trained on AK-pattern rifles could have a subsonic suppressed weapon with familiar controls, rather than learning the completely different manual of arms required by the AS Val and VSS Vintorez.