| AK-105 | |
| Origin: | Russia |
| Type: | Assault Rifle, Carbine |
| Is Ranged: | Yes |
| Service: | 2001–present |
| Used By: | See Users |
| Designer: | Mikhail Kalashnikov |
| Design Date: | 1994 |
| Manufacturer: | Izhmash |
| Production Date: | 1994 |
| Weight: | 3.2kg (07.1lb) with empty magazine |
| Length: | 824mm with stock extended / 586mm with stock folded |
| Part Length: | 314mm |
| Cartridge: | 5.45×39mm |
| Caliber: | 5.45mm |
| Action: | Gas-actuated, rotating bolt |
| Rate: | 600 rounds/min |
| Velocity: | 840m/s |
| Range: | 300m (1,000feet) |
| Feed: | 30-round detachable box magazine or 60-round casket magazine |
| Sights: | Adjustable iron sights, equipped with a side mounted dovetail rail for attaching various optics and night sights |
The AK-105 is a short barrel, carbine version of the AK-74M rifle, originally developed to replace the shorter barrelled AKS-74U. The AK-105 is chambered in 5.45×39mm ammunition and is used domestically by the Russian Army in contrast to other AK-100 series rifles.[1]
Compared to the AK-74M, AK-101, and AK-103, which are full-length assault rifles of similar design, the AK-105 is a carbine rifle featuring a shorter 12.4inches barrel, and a solid, side-folding, polymer stock allowing convenience in transportation or paratrooper operations, while still providing a stable firing platform when extended; the AK-105 retains the ability to fire with the stock folded.[2] The AK-105 has matching polymer furniture including pistol grip, magazines and forward handguard. The AK-105 was developed to replace the even shorter compact AKS-74U, (however both rifles are in-service)[3] that featured a shorter skeleton stock and a shorter, 8.1inches barrel.[4] [5] The AK-105 uses an adjustable, Unotch, rear tangent sight, calibrated in 1000NaN0 increments out to 5000.NaN0.. The front sight is a post, adjustable for elevation in the field, while windage adjustments are done prior to issue by the armory.[6]
According to the manufacturers web site in 2014, "Protective coatings ensure excellent corrosion resistance of metal parts. Forearm, magazine, butt stock and pistol grip are made of high strength plastic."[7] ] The AK105 has a muzzle booster derived from the AKS74U that aids in reducing recoil and improving stability of automatic fire, through the use of exiting gasses.
The AK-100 series rifles are produced by the Izhmash factories in Izhevsk, Russia.
Used by the State Border Service.[9]
Brazilian military and law enforcement have adopted the AK-105 as it is suitable for urban and counter-narcotics operations.[10]
The Indian Army has adopted the compact and versatile rifle for some specialized units.[11]
The Kazakh military use the AK-105 as a standard-issue carbine rifle.[12]
Used by Namibian Marine Corps[13]
Produced locally as the Type 88 Carbine, used by Special Operation Forces and armored crew.[14] [15]
In service with the Russian Army,[16] and limited use within the Ministry of Internal Affairs[17] and other law enforcement,[18] including Alpha Group of the Federal Security Service (FSB). [19]
Used by some Syrian special forces.[20]
Azerbaijan
Brazil
India
Kazakhstan
Namibia