Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
AK-101
Category
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)
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ⓘ 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
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic, fully automatic
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire600
◇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
- Furniture Materialpolyamide polymer, plastic
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production270,500
- Production Start1995
- Variants102
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 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
Operator Countries11country
06 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
78ASSAULT RIFLES26POST-COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES274RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS5PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 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.
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