Kalashnikov Concern AK-12 vs Kalashnikov Concern AKM
Kalashnikov Concern AK-12 and Kalashnikov Concern AKM are both rifle & long arms, compared here on public specifications. The Kalashnikov Concern AK-12 leads on effective range (500 vs 350 m). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full data
Full spec sheet
 Kalashnikov Concern AK-12
Wins 3/5 | Kalashnikov Concern AKM
Wins 2/5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Effective range (m) | 500 m ✓ | 350 m |
| Rate of fire (rpm) | 700 rpm ✓ | 600 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity (m/s) | 900 m/s ✓ | 715 m/s |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 5.5 mm | 7.6 mm |
| Ammunition | 30 | 30 |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 0.94 m | 0.88 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 3 kg | 3 kg |
| Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 300,000 | 50,000,000 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 4 | 80 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the higher effective range? +
The Kalashnikov Concern AK-12 has the higher effective range at 500 m.
Which has the higher rate of fire? +
The Kalashnikov Concern AK-12 has the higher rate of fire at 700 rpm.
Which has the higher muzzle velocity? +
The Kalashnikov Concern AK-12 has the higher muzzle velocity at 900 m/s.
Which has the higher ammunition? +
The Kalashnikov Concern AK-12 has the higher ammunition at 30.
Which has the higher units built? +
The Kalashnikov Concern AKM has the higher units built at 50,000,000.
Which has the higher operator countries? +
The Kalashnikov Concern AKM has the higher operator countries at 80.
Is the Kalashnikov Concern AK-12 better than the Kalashnikov Concern AKM? +
On the public specs we track, the Kalashnikov Concern AK-12 leads on 3 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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