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Carbines · Russia · 2001
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AK-105

AK-105
AK-105 Photo: Mike1979 Russia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Compactness
85
Manoeuvrability
80
Firepower
70
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
60
Reliability
95
Modularity
75
Ergonomics
55
Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin Russia
ManufacturerKalashnikov Concern
CategoryCarbines
EraPost-Cold War
In service2001
Operators8 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
76
Carbines MASS Rating
3/14
Post-Cold War
5/46
All-Time
Carbines · 10 axes scored
Compactness
85
Manoeuvrability
80
Firepower
70
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
60
Reliability
95
Modularity
75
Ergonomics
55
Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
AK-105
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2001–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CARBINES · POST-COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
76
carbines category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the carbines category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • First Production Year1994
  • Service Entry Year2001
  • DesignerMikhail Kalashnikov
  • Weight (Empty)3.2 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.6 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersRussian Army, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Namibia, North Korea, Syria
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity840 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy1,300
  • Effective Range (point)300 m
  • Sighting Range500 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
  • Barrel Length314 mm
  • Sight TypeAdjustable iron sights, equipped with a side mounted dovetail rail for attaching various optics and night sights
  • Optic RailYes
  • Iron SightsYes
  • Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction7MOD.7
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start1994
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2001Production started
25
years in service
8
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.
A pistol feature allowing it to fire grenades or projectile rounds.
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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