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Analysis : Russian defense industry offers modern firearms on global military and security market TASS 10501172

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Analysis : Russian defense industry offers modern firearms on global military and security market.
The saturation of an army with modern firearms remains a top issue for many world`s militaries. After all, everything comes down to an infantryman and his rifle. The so-called "boots on the ground" concept cannot be implemented without reliable and effective infantry weapons. Therefore, the global firearms market is evolving at a quickened pace.
     
The saturation of an army with modern firearms remains a top issue for many world`s militaries. After all, everything comes down to an infantryman and his rifle. The so-called "boots on the ground" concept cannot be implemented without reliable and effective infantry weapons. Therefore, the global firearms market is evolving at a quickened pace. 9x21mm caliber Yarygin Pistol PYa
     
Russia`s Rosoboronexport company (a subsidiary of the Rostec state corporation) offers modern firearms that meet the strictest requirements and can work in various environments.

The arms exporter promotes a wide range of pistols that do not come short of their foreign-originated counterparts. The Yarigin PYa self-loading pistol is intended for eliminating of enemy`s manpower protected by Class 2 body armour at a distance of up to 50 m. PYa is a self-loading blowback-operated firearm. The pistol features advanced safety system. According to the specifications of the firearm in the official catalogue of the Rosoboronexport company, PYa has a caliber of 9 mm, a magazine capacity of 18 rounds, a weight of 0.83 kg (with empty magazine), dimensions of 205 mm x 144 mm x 34 mm, and an effective firing range of 50 m. The pistol fires 9x19 mm cartridges.

The Makarov PM pistol remains an effective firearm. It features a simple design, small dimensions and weight, as well as high reliability. PM has a caliber of 9 mm, a magazine capacity of 8 cartridges, a weight of 0.73 kg (with empty magazine), dimensions of 161 mm x 127 mm x 30.5 mm, a barrel length of 93 mm, an effective firing range of 25 m, and a muzzle velocity of 315 m/s. Rosoboronexport also offers the updated variant of PM designated as PMM. PMM is based on the Makarov PM pistol, while featuring an increased magazine capacity. The updated pistol can boast a high level of reliability, as well as the basic model. According to the specifications, PMM has a caliber of 9 mm, a magazine capacity of 12 rounds, a weight of 0.76 kg (with empty magazine), dimensions of 169 mm x 127 mm x 34 mm, a barrel length of 93 mm, an effective firing range of 25 m, and a muzzle velocity of 315 m/s.
     
AK-74M assault rifle has a caliber 5.45 mm, an effective firing range of 1,000 m, a firing rate of 650 rounds per minute, a muzzle velocity of 900 m/s, a length (without bayonet, buttstock extended) of 943 mm, a weight (without bayonet and magazine) of 3.63 kg, and a magazine capacity of 30 rounds. Russian-made AK-74M 5.45x39 mm caliber assault rifle
     
The arms exporter also offers the PSM compact pistol that is designed to engage enemy at close distances. It is a self-loading blowback-operated firearm. According to the specifications, the PSM pistol has a caliber of 5.45 mm, a magazine capacity of 8 rounds, a weight of 0.46 kg (with empty magazine), dimensions of 155 mm x 109 mm x 20 mm, a barrel length of 85 mm, an effective firing range of 25 m, and a muzzle velocity of 320 m/s.

Rosoboronexport also promotes a wide range of reliable assault rifles. The Kalashnikov family of firearms includes the weapons that meet the strictest requirements in terms of combat effectiveness. The 5.45 mm AK-74M assault rifle is designed to eliminate enemy`s manpower and weapon systems. The firearm features a reliable gas-operating scheme. It can fire in automatic or single-shot modes. AK-74M is fitted with a folding plastic buttstock and a mount for day and night sights. The receiver cover of the weapon has been reinforced. An under-barrel grenade launcher can be easily attached to the firearm.

According to the specifications, the AK-74M assault rifle has a caliber 5.45 mm, an effective firing range of 1,000 m, a firing rate of 650 rounds per minute, a muzzle velocity of 900 m/s, a length (without bayonet, buttstock extended) of 943 mm, a weight (without bayonet and magazine) of 3.63 kg, and a magazine capacity of 30 rounds. The weapon fires 5.45x39 mm cartridges. The company also offers the AK-105 compact assault rifle intended for eliminating of enemy`s firepower. It features a folding plastic stock and a mount for day and night sights. According to the specifications, the AK-105 assault rifle has a caliber of 5.45 mm, an effective firing range of 500 m, a firing rate of 600 rounds per minute, a muzzle velocity of 840 m/s, a length of 824 mm, a weight of 3.2 kg with empty magazine and of 3.5 kg with loaded magazine, and a magazine capacity of 30 cartridges. The weapon fires 5.45x39 mm cartridges.
     
The AK-101 assault rifle is chambered for 5.56x45 mm cartridges. According to the specifications, it has a caliber of 5.56 mm, an effective firing range of 1,000 m, a firing rate of 600 rounds per minute, a muzzle velocity of 910 m/s, a length of 943 mm (without bayonet, buttstock extended), a barrel length of 415 mm, a weight of 3.6 kg with empty magazine and of 4 kg with loaded magazine, and a magazine capacity of 30 roun Russian-made AK-101 5.45x45 mm caliber assault rifle
     
Russia`s arms exporter also offers the AK-100 series of assault rifles to potential foreign customers. It includes four firearms, namely AK-101, AK-102, AK-103, and AK-104. They have retained the best features and advantages of the world-known AK, AKM, AKMS, and AK-74M assault rifles. The AK-100-family firearms feature an attachment point for under-barrel grenade launchers, a folding plastic buttstock, a mount for optical and night sights, a reinforced bolt assembly that allows firing of higher-performance cartridges, lighter moving parts, and an effective muzzle brake.

The AK-101 assault rifle is chambered for 5.56x45 mm cartridges. According to the specifications, it has a caliber of 5.56 mm, an effective firing range of 1,000 m, a firing rate of 600 rounds per minute, a muzzle velocity of 910 m/s, a length of 943 mm (without bayonet, buttstock extended), a barrel length of 415 mm, a weight of 3.6 kg with empty magazine and of 4 kg with loaded magazine, and a magazine capacity of 30 rounds.

The AK-102 firearm is a compact assault rifle chambered for 5.56x45 mm cartridges. According to the specifications, it has a caliber of 5.56 mm, an effective firing range of 500 m, a firing rate of 600 rounds per minute, a muzzle velocity of 850 m/s, a length of 824 mm (without bayonet, buttstock extended), a barrel length of 314 mm, a weight of 3.2 kg with empty magazine and of 3.6 kg with loaded magazine, and a magazine capacity of 30 rounds.
     
The AK-103 assault rifle is chambered for 7.62x39 mm cartridges. According to the specifications, it has a caliber of 7.62 mm, an effective firing range of 1,000 m, a firing rate of 600 rounds per minute, Russian-made AK-103 7.62x39 mm caliber assault rifle
     
The AK-103 assault rifle is chambered for 7.62x39 mm cartridges. According to the specifications, it has a caliber of 7.62 mm, an effective firing range of 1,000 m, a firing rate of 600 rounds per minute, a muzzle velocity of 715 m/s, a length of 943 mm (without bayonet, buttstock extended), a barrel length of 415 mm, a weight of 3.6 kg with empty magazine and of 4.1 kg with loaded magazine, and a magazine capacity of 30 rounds.

The AK-104 compact assault rifle is chambered for 7.62x39 mm cartridges. According to the specifications, it has a caliber of 7.62 mm, an effective firing range of 500 m, a firing rate of 600 rounds per minute, a muzzle velocity of 670 m/s, a length of 824 mm (without bayonet, buttstock extended), a barrel length of 314 mm, a weight of 3.2 kg with empty magazine and of 3.7 kg with loaded magazine, and a magazine capacity of 30 rounds.
     
AN-94 assault rifle has a caliber of 5.45 mm, an effective firing range of 700 m, a variable firing rate (1,800 rounds per minute for first two shots and 600 rounds per minute for subsequent ones), Russian-made AN-94 5.45 mm caliber assault rifle
     
Rosoboronexport also offers the Nikonov AN-94 assault rifle. It is a new-generation firearm that features an advanced operating scheme. According to the specifications, the AN-94 assault rifle has a caliber of 5.45 mm, an effective firing range of 700 m, a variable firing rate (1,800 rounds per minute for first two shots and 600 rounds per minute for subsequent ones), a muzzle velocity of 900 m/s, a length of 943 mm (without bayonet), a barrel length of 405 mm a weight of 3.85 kg (without magazine), and a magazine capacity of 30 rounds.
     
RPK-74M is a 5.45 mm LMG. According to the specifications, it has a caliber of 5.45 mm, an effective firing range of 1,000 m, a firing rate of 600 rounds per minute, a muzzle velocity of 960 m/s, a length of 1,065 mm (in combat position), a weight of 5.61 kg (with loaded magazine), and a magazine capacity of 45 rounds. RPK-74M 5.45mm light machine (Picture copyright Vitaly Kuzmin)
     
Rosoboronexport offers a range of Kalashnikov RPK light machineguns (LMG) to potential foreign customers. The RPK family of LMGs includes the RPK-74M, the RPK-201, and the RPK-203 firearms. They can conduct firing in automatic or single-shot modes. All variants of RPK are fitted with folding buttstocks and bipods. They can be equipped with day and night sights.

RPK-74M is a 5.45 mm LMG. According to the specifications, it has a caliber of 5.45 mm, an effective firing range of 1,000 m, a firing rate of 600 rounds per minute, a muzzle velocity of 960 m/s, a length of 1,065 mm (in combat position), a weight of 5.61 kg (with loaded magazine), and a magazine capacity of 45 rounds.
     
RPK-201 is a 5.56 mm LMG. According to the specifications, it has a caliber of 5.56 mm, an effective firing range of 1,000 m, a firing rate of 600 rounds per minute, a muzzle velocity of 930 m/s, a length of 1,065 mm (in combat position), a weight of 6 kg (with loaded magazine), and a magazine capacity of 45 rounds. RPK-201 5.56mm light machine (Picture copyright Vitaly Kuzmin)
     
RPK-201 is a 5.56 mm LMG. According to the specifications, it has a caliber of 5.56 mm, an effective firing range of 1,000 m, a firing rate of 600 rounds per minute, a muzzle velocity of 930 m/s, a length of 1,065 mm (in combat position), a weight of 6 kg (with loaded magazine), and a magazine capacity of 45 rounds.

RPK-203 is a 7.62 mm LMG. According to the specifications, it has a caliber of 7.62 mm, an effective firing range of 1,000 m, a firing rate of 600 rounds per minute, a muzzle velocity of 745 m/s, a length of 1,065 mm (in combat position), a weight of 6.2 kg (with loaded magazine), and a magazine capacity of 40 rounds.
     
RPK-203 is a 7.62 mm LMG. According to the specifications, it has a caliber of 7.62 mm, an effective firing range of 1,000 m, a firing rate of 600 rounds per minute, a muzzle velocity of 745 m/s, a length of 1,065 mm (in combat position), a weight of 6.2 kg (with loaded magazine), and a magazine capacity of 40 rounds. RPK-203 7.62mm light machine (Picture copyright Vitaly Kuzmin)
 

 

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