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Ak 5
Photo: Armémuseum: AM.068401 Shisha · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Ak5

Assault Rifles · Sweden · 1986
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Ak5

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Ak 5
Ak 5 Photo: Armémuseum: AM.068401 Shisha · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Accuracy
50
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
65
Modularity
40
Weight
60
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Sweden
ManufacturerFFV
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1986
Operators2 countries
Quantity200,000
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
60
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
69/83
Cold War
229/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Accuracy
50
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
65
Modularity
40
Weight
60
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Ak 5
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1986–
Quantity
200,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
69
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
60
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1986
  • Service Entry Year1986
  • Weight (Empty)3.9 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)4.5 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
  • Calibre5.56 mm
  • Case Length44.7 mm
  • Bullet Weight4 g
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity930 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)400 m
  • Maximum Range3,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
▤Construction3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1986
  • Variants4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1986Production started
  3. 1987Entered service
40
years in service
200,000
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
AK 5 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Ak 5 1986
// DERIVATIVES
CGA5P 1986
06 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE10terms
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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