AK-9

AK-9
AK-9
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References

The AK-9 is a

AS Val and SR-3M. The basis for the silent, flame-less shooting complex rifle was designated as the AK-9, where it uses a quick-detachable suppressor. It uses the 9×39mm subsonic cartridge

.

The AK-9 is primarily designed for special units of the Interior Ministry and the Russian Army.

AK-100 series, which is a modernization series of Kalashnikov assault rifles. A unique feature of the rifle is the use of the SP-5 and SP-6 special 9×39mm

subsonic cartridges.

According to its characteristics it competes against the

AS Val and SR-3M

, but has seen limited use compared to these counterparts, which have already seen service in Russian military and police units.

History

In 2006, Russian authorities wanted the

anti-terrorist operations. Alexei Dragunov, one of the designers of the AK-9, says "It shoots virtually without a sound and it can go through a bullet-proof vest

". The AK-9 is also lighter than earlier Kalashnikov models.

From the Vladimir Zlobin interview in February 2013:

We are working on an entire line of various small arms based on the AK-12. These would be submachine guns and compact assault rifles, automatic carbines and hand-held machine guns. On the basic AK-12 platform a series of special-purpose weapons is being developed. For example, the AK-9 was transferred to this platform. The weapons are going to be tested this spring.^[4]

Design

The AK-9 is based on the so-called "hundred series" of Kalashnikov assault rifles, such as the AK-104, but with certain improvements. It is a selective fire compact assault rifle chambered in 9×39mm subsonic cartridge.

The AK-9 features the same tried and proven

suppressor (sound moderator), which is especially effective with the 9×39mm subsonic cartridge. The magazine is made of black polymer, holds 20 rounds of ammunition and appears to be of proprietary design, making it not compatible with other (competing) weapons of the same caliber, which are already in service with Russian

military and law enforcement.

The AK-9 supports wide range of attachments such as a mounted grenade launcher, laser sights, tactical lights and other tactical accessories. The trigger mechanism allows it to fire in semi-automatic fire and fully automatic fire. The firing module is similar to that of the Kalashnikov assault rifle and is located on the right side of the weapon.^[citation needed]

Users

Mongolia: Used by the Mongolian Armed Forces and Police, S.W.A.T.^{[citation needed]}
Russia: In very limited usage.
Syria: Used by the Syrian Army and Police.^{[citation needed]}

References

^ "Izhmash AK-9".
^ "АК-9 автомат Калашникова - характеристики, ттх, фото". 28 May 2022. Archived from the original on 28 May 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
^ "Автомат Калашникова АК-9". spec-naz.org. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
^ Zlobin, Vladimir (15 February 2013). ""Калашниковы" для XXI века" ["Kalashnikovs" for the XXI century]. Krasnaya Zvezda (Interview) (in Russian). No. 28 (26247). Interviewed by Andrei Bondarenko. pp. 10–11. Retrieved 21 February 2013.

Russian gunmaker develops 'anti-terrorist' Kalashnikov Archived 14 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine.Brisbane Times.10 August 2007. Retrieved 2009-01-23.
Article at Weapon.at.ua
Article at http://spec-naz.org/armory/automats_and_assault_rifles/avtomat_kalashnikova_ak_9/

[1] "Izhmash AK-9".

[2] "АК-9 автомат Калашникова - характеристики, ттх, фото". 28 May 2022. Archived from the original on 28 May 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2023.

[3] "Автомат Калашникова АК-9". spec-naz.org. Retrieved 30 June 2017.

[Zlobin-4] Zlobin, Vladimir (15 February 2013). ""Калашниковы" для XXI века" ["Kalashnikovs" for the XXI century]. Krasnaya Zvezda (Interview) (in Russian). No. 28 (26247). Interviewed by Andrei Bondarenko. pp. 10–11. Retrieved 21 February 2013.

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