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Assault Rifles · Russia · 2018
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AK-15

⚙ AK-12 variant
AK-15
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
70
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
65
Controllability
60
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
70
Modularity
75
Weight
50
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Russia
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraModern Era
In service2018
Operators2 countries
Quantity150,000
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
68
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
44/58
Modern Era
150/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
70
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
65
Controllability
60
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
70
Modularity
75
Weight
50
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
AK-15
Country
Production
2018–
Quantity
150,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
44
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
68
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 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
▣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
▤Construction6MOD.6
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Total Production150,000
  • Production Start2018
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2014First deployment: Russo-Ukrainian War
  2. 2018Production started
8
years in service
150,000
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
AK-12 2015
AK-15 2018
05 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
AK-15SALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2018Armenia———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 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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