AK-102
Shortened carbine version of the AK-101 rifle
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::summary Shortened carbine version of the AK-101 rifle ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | AK-102 |
| image | File:АК-102 - Интерполитех-2009 01.jpg |
| origin | Russia |
| type | Assault rifle, carbine |
| is_ranged | |
| service | |
| wars | Insurgency in Aceh, |
| Papua conflict, | |
| Operation Madago Raya, | |
| South Thailand insurgency | |
| designer | Mikhail Kalashnikov |
| design_date | 1994 |
| manufacturer | Kalashnikov Concern |
| variants | See Variants |
| weight | |
| length | 824 mm, 586 mm folded |
| part_length | 314 mm |
| cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| caliber | 5.56mm |
| action | Gas-actuated, rotating bolt |
| rate | 600 rounds/minute |
| velocity | 850 m/s |
| range | 500 m |
| feed | 30-round detachable box magazine |
| sights | Adjustable iron sights, Equipped with optical plate for attaching various scopes |
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| name = AK-102
| image = File:АК-102 - Интерполитех-2009 01.jpg
| image_size =
| caption =
| origin = Russia
| type = Assault rifle, carbine
| is_ranged = Yes
| service = 2000–present
| used_by =
| wars = Insurgency in Aceh,
Papua conflict,
Operation Madago Raya,
South Thailand insurgency
| designer = Mikhail Kalashnikov
| design_date = 1994
| manufacturer = Kalashnikov Concern
| unit_cost =
| production_date =
| number =
| variants = See Variants
| weight = 3.0 kg without magazine
| length = 824 mm, 586 mm folded
| part_length = 314 mm
| cartridge = 5.56×45mm NATO
| caliber = 5.56mm
| action = Gas-actuated, rotating bolt
| rate = 600 rounds/minute
| velocity = 850 m/s
| range = 500 m
| max_range =
| feed = 30-round detachable box magazine
| sights = Adjustable iron sights, Equipped with optical plate for attaching various scopes
The AK-102 is a shortened carbine version of the AK-101 rifle, which was derived from the original AK-47 design and its AK-74 successor.
Design
Main article: AK-100 (rifle family)
Compared to the AK-101 and AK-103, which are full-size rifles of similar design, the AK-102, 104, and 105 feature shortened barrels that make them a middle ground between a full rifle and the more compact AKS-74U.
Whereas the AK-100 family rifles have longer barrels, full-length gas pistons, and solid, side-folding polymer stocks, the AKS-74U is shorter, with a skeleton stock.
The rifle's receiver is made of stamped steel. The magazine is lighter, and more durable than older models, being made out of reinforced fiberglass. The stock is made of shock-resistant polymer and folds, making it easier to use from vehicles or on the move.
The AK-102 uses an adjustable, notched, rear tangent iron sight; it is calibrated in 100 m (109 yard) increments from 100 to 500 meters (109 to 547 yards).
The front sight is post-adjustable for elevation in the field if needed. Horizontal adjustment is done by the factory or armory before issue. The AK-102 has a muzzle booster derived from the AKS-74U.
The 100-series AKs are produced by the Izhmash factory in Izhevsk, Russia.
Variants
KP-102
The KP-102 is a 12.5 inch, pistol-based version of the KR-101 and KR-102 made by Kalashnikov-USA.
In the United States, import of Kalashnikov rifles made by Kalashnikov Concern was banned by the Obama Administration in 2014.
The difference in naming, i.e. KR-102 instead of AK-102, is because "Kalashnikov-USA is unrelated in operation and sales to Kalashnikov Concern" as Kalashnikov-USA does not operate under an authorized agreement with Kalashnikov Concern.
Adoption
The AK-102 is chambered to fire 5.56×45mm NATO ammunition, and is made exclusively for export purposes.
Users
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- Malaysia
- Royal Malaysian Navy
- PASKAL
- Limited use
- Royal Malaysian Navy
- Thailand
- Indonesia
- 5,000 AK-101 and AK-102 acquired in May 2001
References
References
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- "Gunmen Kill 2 Farmers in Thailand's Deep South".
- "Rangers kill rebel suspect in firefight". Bangkok Post.
- D'Costa, Ian. (2020-01-15). "Kalashnikov USA just announced an all-American AK-100 series rifle".
- "AK-102, AK-104, AK-105 (Russia)".
- "AK-102".
- (28 January 2022). "Kalashnikov-USA Introduced New Rifles and Calibers at SHOT Show 2022 Including a 5.56mm KR-101".
- "Kalashnikov USA KP-102 5.56mm 12.5" Pistol (see Description for specs)".
- (17 July 2014). "Import of Kalashnikov Concern/Saiga AKs banned by executive order".
- Episkopos, Mark. (2018-11-29). "Meet Russia's New Deadly Assault Rifle: The AK-308".
- Jenzen-Jones, N.R.. (September 2012). "The 100-Series Kalashnikovs: A Primer".
- (2021-05-25). "ด่วน ปืนอาก้า AK 102 หายจากคลังปืนนราธิวาส 28 กระบอก".
- (1 August 2003). "Beyond the Kalashnikov: Small Arms Production, Exports, and Stockpiles in the Russian Federation". Small Arms Survey.
- Darmawan, Rizky. (11 January 2024). "Daftar 22 Senapan Andalan Brimob, dari Senapan Serbu hingga Peluncur Roket".
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