AK-203

The AK-203 is a Russian gas-operated, magazine-fed, select fire assault rifle designed to chamber the 7.62×39mm cartridge. It is one of the latest iterations of the AK series of assault rifles originally designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov. The AK-203 was developed in the 2010s by Kalashnikov Concern in Russia.

AK-203
TypeAssault rifle
Place of originRussia
Service history
Used bySee Users
Production history
DesignerMikhail Kalashnikov
Designed2007–2010
Manufacturer
Specifications
Mass3.8 kg (8.4 lb)
Length880–940 mm (35–37 in) (stock extended)
Barrel length415 mm (16.3 in)

Cartridge7.62×39mm
Caliber7.62x39mm
ActionGas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire~700 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity715 m/s (2,346 ft/s)
Effective firing range400–800 m (440–870 yd)
(based on sight adjustments)
Feed system30-round detachable box magazine
50-round detachable quad-column magazine
SightsAdjustable iron sights or picatinny rails for various optics
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