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AK-12
The AK-12 is the latest entry in the legendary Kalashnikov series of rifles. It was developed to replace the AK-74M and the AK-100 series of rifles that was field tested in 2011. While praised by then Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, the Russian Defense Ministry chose not to adopt the AK-12 due to millions of AK-74 rifles still in stockpile. However this changed in 2015, and in 2017 the AK-12 was being trialed for introduction into the Russian military, competing against the A-545 with the intent of eventually phasing out the AK-74M. Finally, the AK-12 and the AK-15 mentioned below entered Russian service in 2018.
During development, the AK-12 didn't have a designation for the different calibers, but this has changed. The standard AK-12 is chambered in 5.45x39mm, while the 7.62x39mm version received the AK-15 designation in 2016, and a 5.56x45mm version called the AK-19 was unveiled in 2020. In the early prototype stages (until Jan 2012), the AK-12 was known as AK-200 and it looked more like an AK-74M/101/103 fitted with rails. Note that the "AK-200" name is now being used on a different AK series intended as an improvement over the 100-series, and that the SR-1 balanced-action sporting rifle based on the AK-107 was also named "AK-15" during its development.
The AK-12 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
AK-12 prototype
The original prototype AK-12 design is notable for having several major departures from the typical AK design, such as having an ambidexterous charging handle and a more AR-styled small selector switch (rather than the large AK lever). This design was iterated upon for a few times between 2011 and 2016, and was eventually replaced by the more conventional 2016 AK-12 design.
Specifications
(2011 - 2015)
- Type: Assault Rifle
- Calibers: 5.45x39mm, 7.62x39mm M43
- Weight: 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg)
- Length: 37.2 in (94.5 cm) (28.5 in (72.5 cm) (with stock folded))
- Barrel length: 16.3 in (41.5 cm)
- Capacity:
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto/3-Round Burst/Full-Auto (early models), Semi-Auto/2-Round Burst/Full-Auto (later models)
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Note | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operation 7 | AK-12 | 2014 prototype, chambered in 7.62x39mm; added in 2016 update | 2006 | |
| Alliance of Valiant Arms | AK200 AK-12 |
With EOTech red dot sight or ACOG scope | AK-200 prototype and AK-12 2012 prototype, added in patches | 2007 |
| Cross Fire | AK-12 | Added in post-release update | 2007 | |
| Combat Arms | AK-12 | Added via "Operation: Motherland" content update in 2013 | 2008 | |
| Ghost Recon: Future Soldier | AK-200 | With Tapco folding stock. Can be fitted with various optional accessories | AK-200 prototype, chambered in 7.62x39mm | 2012 |
| ArmA III | AK-12 | Various optional accessories | Chambered in 7.62x39mm; added in 2016 Apex DLC | 2013 |
| RPK-12 | Mockups of 2012 prototypes, chambered in 7.62x39mm; added in 2019 Contact DLC | |||
| "AKU-12" | ||||
| Battlefield 4 | AK-12 | Various optional accessories | Also available in carbine (AK-12U), light machine gun (RPK-12), shotgun (AK-12/76) and designated marksman rifle (SVK-12) versions | 2013 |
| Call of Duty: Ghosts | AK-12 | Various optional accessories | 2013 | |
| Counter-Strike Online 2 | Chambered in 7.62x39mm; added in 2014 update | 2013 | ||
| Survarium | AK-12 | Chambered in 6.5x39mm Grendel | 2013 | |
| Contract Wars | AK-12 | Foregrip, red dot sight, 50-round extended magazine | 2014 | |
| Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare | AK12 | Various optional accessories | 2014 | |
| Time Crisis 5 | Aimpoint red dot, laser sight, flash light, vertical foregrip and M4 type collapsible stock | Unusable | 2015 | |
| Killing Floor 2 | Kobra red dot sight and a vertical foregrip | 2015 | ||
| Rainbow Six: Siege | Wrap around pistol grip, various optional accessories | 2015 | ||
| Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades | 2016 | |||
| Ghost Recon: Wildlands | Various optional accessories | 2017 | ||
| Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 | AK 12 | Cut from the game | 2017 | |
| Black Squad | "AK12 GL" | Kobra sight, GP-30, and AN-PEQ/15 | 2017 | |
| Freeman: Guerrilla Warfare | 2018 | |||
| Ironsight | AK-12 | Various optional accessories | 2018 | |
| World War 3 | "AK-15" | 2014 AK-12 prototype | 2018 | |
| Ghost Recon Breakpoint | 2019 | |||
| Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts | "MKA-12" | 2019 | ||
| Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 | "MIK-05" | 2021 |
AK-12
The 2016 AK-12 prototype model reverted many of the changes that were brought on by the original prototype AK-12 design, including the ambidextrous charging handle and the small selector switch. This AK-12 model would be the one officially adopted as the AK-12 in 2018, but continued to be modified every year.
Specifications
(2016 - Present)
- Type: Assault Rifle (AK-12), Carbine (AK-12K)
- Caliber: 5.45x39mm
- Weight: 8.2 lbs (3.7 kg)
- Length: 34.4 in (87.5 cm) - 36.8 in (93.5 cm) (27.2 in (69 cm) with stock folded)
- Barrel length: 16.3 in (41.5 cm)
- Capacity: 30 and 60-round box magazines, 95-round drum magazine, AK-74 type magazines
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto/2-Round Burst/Full-Auto (AK-12), Semi-Auto/Full-Auto (AK-12 SP, AK-12M1)
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Note | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warface | AK-12 | without rear sight | Added via update in 2019 | 2013 |
| Payday 2 | "AK17" | Various optional accessories | 2016 model, added with the "Gage Russian Weapon Pack" DLC in 2017 | 2013 |
| Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades | 2016 | |||
| Ring of Elysium | "AK-15" | 5.45x39mm AK-12; added via update | 2018 | |
| Call to Arms | 2018 | |||
| Battlefield 2042 | "AK24" | 2021 |
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night Head 2041 | Russian soldiers | "Protection and Salvation -Our Destiny-" (S1E10) | 2021 |
| High Card | AK-12K | 2023 |
AK-15
Specifications
(2016 - Present)
- Type: Assault Rifle (AK-15), Carbine (AK-15K)
- Caliber: 7.62x39mm M43
- Weight: 8.3 lbs (3.8 kg)
- Length: 34.6 in (88 cm) - 37 in (94 cm) (27.2 in (69 cm) with stock folded)
- Barrel length: 16.3 in (41.5 cm)
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto/2-Round Burst/Full-Auto
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Note | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warface | "AK-15 Custom" | w/ Hexagon handguard, Kocherga stock, KGB MG-47 pistol grip, red dot sight, Hexagon suppressor, and tactical grip | Added in 2021 update | 2013 |
| Call to Arms | 2018 |
RPK-16
Specifications
(2016 - Present)
- Type: Light Machine Gun
- Caliber: 5.45x39mm
- Weight: 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg)
- Length:
- With short barrel: 35.4 in (90 cm) (25.6 in (65 cm) with stock folded)
- With long barrel: 42.5 in (108 cm) (32.7 in (83 cm) with stock folded)
- Barrel length: 14.6 in (37 cm), 19.7 in (50 cm)
- Capacity: 95-round drum magazine, 30 and 45-round box magazines, AK-74 type magazines
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto/Full-Auto
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Note | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escape from Tarkov | RPK-16 5.45x39 light machine gun | 15 and 22" barrel, 5.45x39 muzzle devices, any AK pistol grip, buffer stock and AK-74 mag, Zenit RP-1 | Added in v0.11.0.2448 patch (2018) | 2016 |
| Call to Arms | 2018 |
See Also
- Kalashnikov Concern - A list of all firearms manufactured by Kalashnikov Concern.