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Assault Rifles · Russia · 2022
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AK-203
AK-203 Photo: Sumbria.vikramaditya · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
50
Controllability
60
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
60
Modularity
65
Weight
55
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Russia
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraModern Era
In service2022
Operators2 countries
Quantity53,000
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
63
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
54/58
Modern Era
205/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
50
Controllability
60
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
60
Modularity
65
Weight
55
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
AK-203
Country
Production
2022–
Quantity
53,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
54
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
63
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 Year2022
  • Service Entry Year2022
  • DesignerMikhail Kalashnikov
  • Weight (Empty)3.8 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersIndian Armed Forces
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity715 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)400 m
  • Effective Range (area)800 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Total Production53,000
  • Production Start2022
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2021Sale: India (70,000 units)
  2. 2022Production started
4
years in service
53,000
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
AK-203SALES2records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2021India70,000——
2021India601,427——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 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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