AK-9
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| AK-9 | |
|---|---|
 AK-9 with a suppressor | |
| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2007–present[citation needed] |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | Syrian civil war[citation needed] |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Izhevsk machine-building plant |
| Designed | Early 2000s |
| Manufacturer | Izhevsk machine-building plant |
| Produced | 2000s |
| No. built | Few hundreds (limited usage) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.1 kg (6.83 lb) (without suppressor) 3.8 kg (8.38 lb) (with suppressor) |
| Length | 881 mm (34.7 in) (with suppressor) 705 mm (27.8 in) (without suppressor) 465 mm (18.3 in) (stock folded & without suppressor) |
| Barrel length | 200 mm (8 in) |
| Cartridge | 9×39mm |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 750–800 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 290 to 305 m/s (950 to 1,000 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 400 m (437.4 yd) |
| Feed system | 20-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Iron sights and various optical sights by the use of a Warsaw Pact rail |
| References | [1] |
The AK-9 is a Russian special-purpose compact assault rifle, chambered in 9×39mm cartridge. Its development started in 2004, when Izhevsk Machine-Building Plant (Izhmash), now part of Kalashnikov Concern, started working on a compact assault rifle based on the AKS-74U, designed to use a quick-detachable suppressor. Another prototype was later developed in 2007, which was based on the AK-104, thereby making the AK-9 a part of the AK-100 rifle family. The AK-9 is primarily designed for special units of the Interior Ministry and the Russian Army.[2]
According to its characteristics, the AK-9 competes against the AS Val, SR-3M and 9A-91, but has seen limited use compared to these counterparts, which have already seen service in Russian military and police units.
History
[edit]In 2006, Russian authorities wanted the Izhmash factory to design a rifle with Kalashnikov properties, but suitable to be used in special operations. Factory manager Vladimir Grodetsky stated that the rifle was for special forces for anti-terrorist operations. Alexei Dragunov, one of the designers of the AK-9, says "It shoots virtually without a sound and it can go through a bullet-proof vest". The AK-9 is also lighter than earlier Kalashnikov models.[citation needed]
From the Vladimir Zlobin interview in February 2013:
We are working on an entire line of various small arms based on the AK-12. These would be submachine guns and compact assault rifles, automatic carbines and hand-held machine guns. A series of special-purpose rifles will be developed based on the AK-12 platform. For example, the AK-9 special-purpose assault rifle was transferred to this platform. The AK-9 is planned to go under preliminary tests this spring.[3]
Design details
[edit]The AK-9 is a select-fire special-purpose compact assault rifle chambered for the 9×39mm subsonic cartridge (SP-5 and SP-6), and features a quick-detachable suppressor. The original prototype of the AK-9 was designed in 2004, which was based on the AKS-74U. Then in 2007, Izhmash designed another prototype based on the AK-104, which was then used as the basis of the AK-9's further development.
The AK-9 features the same tried and proven gas operated, rotary bolt action, and same "Kalashnikov-style" controls including reciprocating bolt handle, safety/fire selector lever and overall layout with side-folding polymer buttstock. The Polymer furniture is improved with the addition of accessories such as a Picatinny rail on the bottom of the forend and the left side of the receiver is fitted with a Warsaw Pact rail. The barrel can be fitted with a specially designed quick-detachable suppressor (sound moderator), which is especially effective with the 9×39mm subsonic cartridge. The magazine is made of black polymer, holds 20 rounds of ammunition and appears to be of proprietary design, making it not compatible with other (competing) rifles of the same calibre, which are already in service with Russia military and law enforcement.
The AK-9 supports wide range of attachments such as a mounted grenade launcher, laser sights, tactical lights and other tactical accessories. The trigger mechanism allows it to fire in semi-automatic fire and fully automatic fire. The firing module is similar to that of the Kalashnikov assault rifle and is located on the right side of the rifle.[citation needed]
Users
[edit]
Mongolia: Used by the Mongolian Armed Forces and Police, S.W.A.T.[citation needed]
Russia: In very limited usage.
Syria: Used by the Syrian Army and Police.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "АК-9 автомат Калашникова - характеристики, ттх, фото". 28 May 2022. Archived from the original on 28 May 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ "Автомат Калашникова АК-9". spec-naz.org. Archived from the original on 20 August 2017. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- ^ Zlobin, Vladimir (15 February 2013). ""Калашниковы" для XXI века" ["Kalashnikovs" for the XXI century]. Krasnaya Zvezda (Interview) (in Russian). No. 28 (26247). Interviewed by Andrei Bondarenko. pp. 10–11. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
External links
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- Russian gunmaker develops 'anti-terrorist' Kalashnikov Archived 14 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine.Brisbane Times.10 August 2007. Retrieved 2009-01-23.
- Article at Weapon.at.ua
- Article at http://spec-naz.org/armory/automats_and_assault_rifles/avtomat_kalashnikova_ak_9/ Archived 20 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine