Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
AK-15
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
44
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
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 Year2018
- Service Entry Year2018
- DesignerMikhail Kalashnikov, Vladimir Zlobin, Sergey Urzhumcev
- Weight (Empty)3.75 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersRussian Armed Forces
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge7.62×39mm
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length39 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation9MOD.9
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessafe, semi-auto, full-auto, 2-round burst
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Drum / Belt Capacity75
- Cyclic Rate of Fire700
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typeselector lever
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity715 m/s
- Effective Range (point)350 m
- Maximum Range3,150 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length415 mm
- Sight Typeiron sights and Picatinny rail
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- ModularityPicatinny rail, adjustable stock, M-LOK handguards
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Total Production150,000
- Production Start2018
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2014First deployment: Russo-Ukrainian War
- 2018Production started
8
years in service
150,000
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
AK-15SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
150ASSAULT RIFLES44MODERN ERA · ASSAULT RIFLES439RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS66PERFORMANCE/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.
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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