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Russia Kalashnikov Concern
AK-103
A 7.62x39mm export-oriented derivative of the AK-74M, combining the modern polymer furniture and side-folding stock with the heavier-hitting AKM-era cartridge. Widely exported and license-produced across Africa, the Middle East and Latin America.
In service since 1994 · 25 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
400
m range
600
rpm
715
m/s
30
rds
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Russian state channel
Rosoboronexport monopoly; Western sanctions exposure and payment/logistics risk for many buyers.
Channel: Rosoboronexport (state)
Fielded & proven
Widely fielded · 25 operators
In service since 1994. Status: active · ~1,000,000 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from.
Interoperability
Derived guidance from public data — export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
- Effective range
Distance at which the weapon reliably hits point targets. Higher extends engagement envelope.
- 400 m Stronger than 26% of rifles
- Rate of fire
Rounds per minute (cyclic). Higher increases suppression and hit probability.
- 600 rpm Stronger than 12% of rifles
- Muzzle velocity
Projectile speed leaving the barrel. Higher means flatter trajectory and better armor penetration.
- 715 m/s Stronger than 14% of rifles
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
- Main armament
Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type.
- 7.62×39 mm
- Caliber
Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better — ammunition commonality matters.
- 7.6 mm
- Ammunition
Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity.
- 30 Stronger than 58% of rifles
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
- Length
Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.
- 0.94 m
- Empty weight
Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew.
- 3 kg
- Crew
Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.
- 1
- Barrel length
Barrel length — longer improves muzzle velocity and accuracy, shorter improves handling.
- 415 mm
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
- Units built
Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.
- 1,000,000 Stronger than 70% of rifles
- Operator countries
Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.
- 25 Stronger than 74% of rifles
Specifications compiled from public Kalashnikov Concern and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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Frequently asked questions
How many crew does the Kalashnikov Concern AK-103 require? +
The Kalashnikov Concern AK-103 requires a crew of 1.
What is the main armament of the Kalashnikov Concern AK-103? +
The Kalashnikov Concern AK-103's primary weapon is the 7.62×39 mm.
What is the Kalashnikov Concern AK-103 used for? +
The Kalashnikov Concern AK-103 is a rifle & long arms typically used for infantry combat.
How many countries operate the Kalashnikov Concern AK-103? +
The Kalashnikov Concern AK-103 is operated by 25 countries.
