AK-104

The AK-104 is a carbine variant of the AK-103. It's chambered to fire 7.62×39mm ammunition and thus feeds from any standard 7.62x39 AK pattern magazine.

AK-104
The AK-104 carbine, seen with red dot sight on the picatinny rail and ATG suppressor attached to the barrel.
TypeAssault Rifle, Carbine
Place of originRussia
Service history
In service2001–Present
Used bySee Users
WarsSyrian Civil War
Production history
DesignerMikhail Kalashnikov
Designed1994
ManufacturerKalashnikov Concern
Produced1994
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Mass3.0 kg (6.6 lb) empty
3.2 kg (7.1 lb) with empty magazine
3.7 kg (8.2 lb) with loaded magazine
Length824 mm (32.4 in) with stock extended / 586 mm (23.1 in) with stock folded
Barrel length314 mm (12.4 in)

Cartridge7.62×39mm
Caliber7.62mm
ActionGas-actuated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire600 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity670 m/s (2,200 ft/s)
Effective firing range300 m (330 yd) at point-blank range
500 m (550 yd)
Feed system30 round detachable magazine
SightsIron sights, there is a dove-tail side rail for optical and night sights
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