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Russia Kalashnikov Concern
AK-12
The modernized fifth-generation Kalashnikov rifle adopted as the standard infantry weapon of the Russian Armed Forces, replacing earlier AK-74M variants. It retains the classic long-stroke gas piston system while adding a full-length Picatinny rail, adjustable stock and improved ergonomics.
In service since 2018 · 4 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-01
500
m range
700
rpm
900
m/s
30
rds
Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed under state contracts
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Russian state channel
Rosoboronexport monopoly; Western sanctions exposure and payment/logistics risk for many buyers.
Channel: Rosoboronexport (state)
Fielded & proven
Established · 4 operators
In service since 2018. Status: active · ~300,000 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.
- 500 m Stronger than 52% of rifles
- Rate of fire
Rounds per minute (cyclic). Higher increases suppression and hit probability.
- 700 rpm Stronger than 48% of rifles
- Muzzle velocity
Projectile speed leaving the barrel. Higher means flatter trajectory and better armor penetration.
- 900 m/s Stronger than 58% of rifles
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
- Main armament
Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type.
- 5.45×39 mm
- Caliber
Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better — ammunition commonality matters.
- 5.5 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.
- 300,000 Stronger than 47% of rifles
- Operator countries
Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.
- 4 Stronger than 28% of rifles
Specifications compiled from public Kalashnikov Concern and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-01.
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Frequently asked questions
How many crew does the Kalashnikov Concern AK-12 require? +
The Kalashnikov Concern AK-12 requires a crew of 1.
What is the main armament of the Kalashnikov Concern AK-12? +
The Kalashnikov Concern AK-12's primary weapon is the 5.45×39 mm.
What is the Kalashnikov Concern AK-12 used for? +
The Kalashnikov Concern AK-12 is a rifle & long arms typically used for infantry combat.
How many countries operate the Kalashnikov Concern AK-12? +
The Kalashnikov Concern AK-12 is operated by 4 countries.
How much does the Kalashnikov Concern AK-12 cost? +
Kalashnikov Concern AK-12: Unit cost not publicly disclosed under state contracts. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
