ASh-12.7

TsKIB SOO · Battle-Rifle · In Production · 2011

Weight (empty)5200 g (183.4 oz)
Overall Length675 mm (26.57")
Barrel Length305 mm (12.01")
Magazine Capacity20 rounds
Action TypeShort Recoil
Firing MechanismRotating Bolt
Muzzle Velocity310 m/s (1017 fps)
Muzzle Energy864 J (637 ft·lbf)
Effective Range200 m (219 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: 12.7x55mm

The ASh-12.7, also known as the ShAK-12 (Shturmovoi Avtomaticheskii Kompleks, or Assault Automatic Complex), is a Russian large-caliber bullpup battle rifle chambered in 12.7x55mm, developed by TsKIB SOO on request from the FSB as an ultimate close-quarters 'man-stopper' weapon for elite counter-terrorism units. The rifle uses a short recoil operated action with a rotating bolt, an unusual mechanism for a large-caliber battle rifle, and features a stamped steel receiver enclosed in a polymer bul...

Country of Origin: Russia