AK M21 A
AK M21 A Assault Rifle
Gas-operated 5.56x45 mm assault rifle with rotating bolt, 460 mm hammer-forged barrel, folding polymer stock and Picatinny rails.
Also written: .223 Rem, .223 Remington, 5,56x45, 5.56, 5.56 NATO, 5.56 x 45, 5.56X45, 5.56x45
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Specification
| Calibre | 5.56x45 mm |
|---|---|
| Magazine capacity | 30 rds |
| Weight of weapon with metal magazine | 4.15 kg |
| Weight of magazine | 0.15 kg polymer / 0.35 kg metal |
| Total length | 1000 mm / 750 mm with stock folded |
| Barrel length | 460 mm |
| Type of fire | Semi-automatic and automatic |
| Operation | Gas |
| Locking system | Rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 600 +/- 50 rds/min |
| Barrel | Hammer forged, chromium plated interior |
| Sights | Iron sights with tritium tubes for night aiming |
| Muzzle device | Flash hider acting as stabiliser |
| Options | Underbarrel grenade launcher BGP 40 mm |
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