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Carbines · Russia · 1994
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AK-104

AK-104
AK-104 Photo: Mike1979 Russia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Compactness
85
Manoeuvrability
80
Firepower
75
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
60
Reliability
95
Modularity
80
Ergonomics
55
Versatility
85
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin Russia
ManufacturerKalashnikov Concern
CategoryCarbines
EraPost-Cold War
In service1994
Operators6 countries
Quantity104
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
78
Carbines MASS Rating
2/14
Post-Cold War
3/46
All-Time
Carbines · 10 axes scored
Compactness
85
Manoeuvrability
80
Firepower
75
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
60
Reliability
95
Modularity
80
Ergonomics
55
Versatility
85
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
AK-104
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1994–
Quantity
104
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CARBINES · POST-COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
78
carbines category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the carbines category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1994
  • Service Entry Year2001
  • DesignerMikhail Kalashnikov
  • Weight (Empty)3 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.7 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation9MOD.9
  • Action TypeGas-Operated
  • Fire Modessafe, semi-auto, full-auto
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity30
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire600
  • Practical Rate of Fire100
  • Trigger Typesingle-stage
  • Safety Typeselector lever
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
  • Muzzle Velocity670 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy2,100
  • Effective Range (point)300 m
  • Effective Range (area)500 m
  • Maximum Range1,500 m
  • Sighting Range500 m
  • Penetration300 mm
  • Accuracy4
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
  • Barrel Length314 mm
  • Rifling Twist1:9.25
  • Rifling Grooves4
  • Sight TypeIron sights, there is a dove-tail side rail for optical and night sights
  • Sight Radius376 mm
  • Optic RailYes
  • Iron SightsYes
  • Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction7MOD.7
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1994
  • Variants4
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width70 mm
  • Height220 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1994Production started
  2. 2001Entered service
32
years in service
104
units produced
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE11terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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