KBP Instrument Design Bureau · Assault-Rifle · In Production · 2013
| Weight (empty) | 4600 g (162.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 660 mm (25.98") |
| Barrel Length | 415 mm (16.34") |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Rotating Bolt |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 900 m/s (2953 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1328 J (979 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
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