AK-19

The AK-19 is a 5.56×45mm NATO assault rifle designed by Kalashnikov Concern for the export market.

AK-19
TypeAssault rifle
Place of originRussia
Production history
DesignerMikhail Kalashnikov, Vladimir Zlobin
Designed2020
ManufacturerKalashnikov Concern
Producedto be decided
Specifications
Mass3.35 kg (7.39 lb)
Length935 mm (36.8 in)
(725 mm stock folded)
Barrel length415 mm (16.3 in)
Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
ActionGas-operated, long stroke gas piston, rotating bolt
Rate of fire600–650 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity910 m/s (3,000 ft/s)
Effective firing range500 m (550 yd)
Feed system30-round detachable box magazine
SightsBack-up iron sights and integrated Picatinny rail for various optical sights

Revealed during the International Military-Technical Forum ARMY-2020 exhibition, the AK-19 is a variant of the updated AK-12, revealed at the same time, chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO, which in August 2020, was under development upon the request of potential international clients.[1][2]

Design details
An updated AK-12
Birdcage-type flash suppressor that features slots for a quick detachable sound suppressor as used on the AK-19

Like the updated AK-12, the AK-19 features a redesigned polymer L-shaped stock, a redesigned pistol grip and trigger guard, and a new rotary diopter rear sight. Unlike the AK-12, the AK-19 features a birdcage-type flash suppressor that features slots for a quick detachable sound suppressor.[3] The rifle has a weight of 3.35 kg (7.39 lb), a barrel length of 415 mm (16.3 in), a full length of 935mm (36.8 in), a barrel twist rate of 178 mm (7.0 in), and a standard 30 round box magazine.[4][5][6]

References
    1. "Russia: Kalashnikov reveals new AK-19 assault rifle and country's first smart-gun MP-155 Ultima | Video Ruptly". www.ruptly.tv. Retrieved 2020-08-29.
    2. Hrachya, H. (2020-08-26). "Kalashnikov Concern Introduces 5.56x45mm Version of AK-12 Called AK-19". thefirearmblog.com. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
    3. Litovkin, Nikolay (2020-08-25). "Russia unveils the AK-19 for NATO-armed countries". www.rbth.com. Retrieved 2020-08-29.
    4. Keller, Jared. "The company behind the AK-47 just unveiled a brand new rifle". Task & Purpose. Retrieved 2020-08-29.
    5. "Army 2020: Kalashnikov previews AK-19 assault rifle". Janes.com. Retrieved 2020-08-29.
    6. "The AK-19: Kalashnikov announces new lightweight assault rifle to be presented at military expo". Bulgarian Military. 18 August 2020.

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