AEK-971
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| Production statues: | Field testing | |
| Caliber: | 5.45x39 mm and 7.62x39mm | |
| Empty Mass: | 3.3 kg (8.5 lb) | |
| Firearm action: | Gas actuated, rotating bolt, balanced | |
| Manufacturer: | Kovrov Machinebuilding Plant | |
| Barrel Length: | ??? mm (??? in) | |
| Overall Length: | 965 mm (38 in) | |
| magazine: | 30 rounds | |
| Maximum Range: | ??? m (???? ft) | |
| Effective Range: | ??? m (??? ft) | |
| Cyclic ROF: | 800-900 round/min | |
The AEK-971 is a Russian assault rifle made by the Kovrov Machinebuilding Plant and designed by Sergey I. Koksharov. Variants fire the 7.62 x 39 mm round or the 5.45 x 39 mm round, from the standard 30 round magazines of the AK-47 or AK-74. The AEK-971 has two fire modes; semi- and full-automatic. The AEK-971 is based of the previous AK rifles in internal design and features but has the addition of a balancing mechanism. The rifle has a counter weight that negates the impulse of the gas piston and bolt carrier: this is the balancing mechanism and results in more controllable automatic fire. Though losing an initial contract for production against the AN-94, mainly due to being underdeveloped at the time, the Russian army has begun field trials of this weapon. The advantages of AEK-971 over the AN-94 is a lighter weight, more controllable and accurate automatic fire, cheaper, simpler construction, potentially greater reliability and fewer maintenance requirements.
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