ADS

KBP Instrument Design Bureau · Assault-Rifle · In Production · 2013

Weight (empty)4600 g (162.3 oz)
Overall Length660 mm (25.98")
Barrel Length415 mm (16.34")
Magazine Capacity30 rounds
Action TypeGas Operated Rotating Bolt
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity900 m/s (2953 fps)
Muzzle Energy1328 J (979 ft·lbf)
Effective Range500 m (547 yd)
Frame MaterialPolymer

Primary Caliber: 5.45x39mm

The ADS (Avtomat Dvuhsrednyj Spetsialnyj, meaning 'Special Dual-Medium Automatic Rifle') is a Russian bullpup amphibious assault rifle developed by the KBP Instrument Design Bureau in Tula under the direction of Vasily Gryazev. Officially adopted in August 2013, it represents the culmination of decades of Russian research into dual-medium firearms, building on lessons learned from the APS underwater rifle and the experimental ASM-DT. The ADS is chambered in 5.45x39mm and can fire standard milita...

Country of Origin: Russia

Designer: Vasily Gryazev