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Assault Rifles · Russia · 1995
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AK-101

AK-101
AK-101 Photo: Allatur · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
60
Controllability
70
Reliability
95
Ergonomics
55
Modularity
70
Weight
75
Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin Russia
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraPost-Cold War
In service1995
Operators11 countries
Quantity270,500
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
73
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
26/62
Post-Cold War
78/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
60
Controllability
70
Reliability
95
Ergonomics
55
Modularity
70
Weight
75
Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
AK-101
Country
Production
1995–
Quantity
270,500
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
26
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
73
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1995
  • Service Entry Year1995
  • DesignerMikhail Kalashnikov
  • Weight (Empty)3.6 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)4 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
  • Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
  • Calibre5.56 mm
  • Case Length45 mm
  • Calibre Class5.56mm NATO
  • Bullet Weight4 g
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity910 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)500 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
  • Barrel Length415 mm
  • Sight TypeAdjustable iron sights, Equipped with optical plate for attaching various scopes
  • Optic RailYes
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Total Production270,500
  • Production Start1995
  • Variants102
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1995Production started
31
years in service
270,500
units produced
11
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
AK-101 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·33% loss
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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