The AK-101 5.56mm assault rifle...
http://world.guns.ru/assault/as04-e.htm
AK-101 (Russia)
Caliber, mm: 5.56
Cartridge: NATO, 5.56x45
Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt with 2 lugs
Magazine capacity, rds: 30
Length, mm: overall: 943; w/folded stock: 700;
Barrel lenght: 415 mm
Sighting range,m: 1000
Weight, g: 3,400
Rate of fire, rds/min: 600
This "new-generation" Kalashnikov has the same old "AK-47" design with some improvements, and designed for world weapons market. Using NATO 5.56 cartridges, this device must show quite good capabilities.
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http://strategypage.com/dls/articles/20030423.asp
In the last few years, yet another generation of AKs have appeared, aimed mainly at the export market. All of them weigh 7.5 pounds empty. The AK-101 uses the NATO 5.56mm round and is basically an improved AKS-74. The Russian weapons 5.56mm weapons are cheaper than M-16s (or their many clones) and the AK-103 is a step up in performance for armies using the AK-47 (and perhaps have a lot of AK-47 ammo on hand.)
Russia has always serviced the low end of the small arms market. Their weapons are rugged, reliable and not the most accurate. Especially in the hands of poorly trained troops. But if you want to arm a lot of people cheaply, Russia has an AK for you at an attractive price. Plus some pricier and more effective weapons for your personal bodyguard.
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http://club.guns.ru/eng/ak100.htm
The Kalashnikovs in 5.56 x 45 mm were created exclusively for export. As a matter of fact, firing the NATO ammunition, AK-101 and AK-102 showed the results noticeably better than 5.45 x 39 mm. First, the case of a 5.56 round is by 6 mm longer and provides propulsion about 20 % greater. Second, quality of cartridge components including propellant, primer and projectile is evidently superior. The geometry of the longer NATO case with least difference between the diameter of the case body and the bullet results in better fire accuracy. Hence, the hit probability as well as the accuracy potential of AK-101 is 22 - 23 % higher than those of the AK74M. Now having the Kalashnikovs in 5.56 x 45 mm IZHMASH seems to be ready to deal with those clients who were traditionally controlled by Western arms suppliers. Anyway, if there is a demand, there must be an offer.
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It's a decent rifle with a decent range that is sold rather cheaply in bulk without questions being asked like who you will be using it on. It works and it spits out a lethal 5.56mm bullet at typical battlefield engagment ranges. It doesn't have frills but it works reliabily. It can fit the GP-25 and GP-30 grenade launchers. You can arm guys quickly as the gun is cheap and good enough for close range fire fights. It's a case of getting slightly more then you pay for.
Some pictures of AK-101s in action...
http://world.guns.ru/assault/as04-e.htm
AK-101 (Russia)
Caliber, mm: 5.56
Cartridge: NATO, 5.56x45
Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt with 2 lugs
Magazine capacity, rds: 30
Length, mm: overall: 943; w/folded stock: 700;
Barrel lenght: 415 mm
Sighting range,m: 1000
Weight, g: 3,400
Rate of fire, rds/min: 600
This "new-generation" Kalashnikov has the same old "AK-47" design with some improvements, and designed for world weapons market. Using NATO 5.56 cartridges, this device must show quite good capabilities.
---
http://strategypage.com/dls/articles/20030423.asp
In the last few years, yet another generation of AKs have appeared, aimed mainly at the export market. All of them weigh 7.5 pounds empty. The AK-101 uses the NATO 5.56mm round and is basically an improved AKS-74. The Russian weapons 5.56mm weapons are cheaper than M-16s (or their many clones) and the AK-103 is a step up in performance for armies using the AK-47 (and perhaps have a lot of AK-47 ammo on hand.)
Russia has always serviced the low end of the small arms market. Their weapons are rugged, reliable and not the most accurate. Especially in the hands of poorly trained troops. But if you want to arm a lot of people cheaply, Russia has an AK for you at an attractive price. Plus some pricier and more effective weapons for your personal bodyguard.
---
http://club.guns.ru/eng/ak100.htm
The Kalashnikovs in 5.56 x 45 mm were created exclusively for export. As a matter of fact, firing the NATO ammunition, AK-101 and AK-102 showed the results noticeably better than 5.45 x 39 mm. First, the case of a 5.56 round is by 6 mm longer and provides propulsion about 20 % greater. Second, quality of cartridge components including propellant, primer and projectile is evidently superior. The geometry of the longer NATO case with least difference between the diameter of the case body and the bullet results in better fire accuracy. Hence, the hit probability as well as the accuracy potential of AK-101 is 22 - 23 % higher than those of the AK74M. Now having the Kalashnikovs in 5.56 x 45 mm IZHMASH seems to be ready to deal with those clients who were traditionally controlled by Western arms suppliers. Anyway, if there is a demand, there must be an offer.
-----
It's a decent rifle with a decent range that is sold rather cheaply in bulk without questions being asked like who you will be using it on. It works and it spits out a lethal 5.56mm bullet at typical battlefield engagment ranges. It doesn't have frills but it works reliabily. It can fit the GP-25 and GP-30 grenade launchers. You can arm guys quickly as the gun is cheap and good enough for close range fire fights. It's a case of getting slightly more then you pay for.
Some pictures of AK-101s in action...
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