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Post by TsarSamuil on Jun 25, 2019 16:11:21 GMT -5
Russia: Kalashikov unveils civilian version of AK-12 rifle at Moscow expo.
Ruptly
Jun 25, 2019
Russian arms manufacturer Kalashnikov Concern revealed a civilian version of its AK-12 rifle, the Tactical Rifle 3 (TR3), at Patriot Park outside of Moscow on Monday.
"The only difference between the AK-12 and TR3 is that TR3 being a civilian rifle is semiautomatic only, and has a special mechanism that prevents firing the weapon with a folding stock,” Vladimir Onokoi, a Kalashnikov representative, said.
The Defence Ministry adopted the AK-12 and AK-15 assault rifles in early 2018. The weapon is designed for the 'Warrior' complex. At the end of last year, the first batch was shipped to the military department. It is expected that by 2020 these Warrior complexes will be issued to all military personnel.
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Post by TsarSamuil on Dec 17, 2019 14:56:43 GMT -5
‘Record’ shot dead! WATCH Russian sniper hit ALL targets in COMPLETE DARK at 2km distance.
RT.com
27 Nov, 2019 14:30
In a record-beating stunt, a marksman defied bad weather and total darkness, hitting all the targets, using a Russian made long-barreled extra-powerful sniper rifle at a distance as far as two kilometers.
Made by a Russian firearms company Lobaev Arms, the SVLK-14 anti-materiel rifle was put to the extreme test this week. The ultra-high velocity firearm was equipped with a passive night vision scope that allows one to see in the dark but doesn’t illuminate the target.
“We want to set a record for the longest night shot, without any lighting ... by a laser or other sources of light,” Vladimir Lobaev, the weapon’s designer, told Ruptly video agency ahead of the shooting session.
Further complicating the test, bad weather descended on the firing range, worsening visibility and muddying the scope. According to Lobaev, the dark was total – neither moon nor stars were visible at the time.
Still, Sergey Shmakov, the marksman, managed to do the job firing five rounds that hit the target set up 1,920 meters away. Though eye-catching, the record was not officially registered – but the company doesn’t want to stop there.
The team will gradually increase the distance, the sniper revealed. “In the spring, we’ll make it to 2,300m, then 2,500 or 2,600m, and then 6 kilometers. That is, we will go forward,” Shmakov said.
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Post by TsarSamuil on Oct 16, 2020 0:45:07 GMT -5
Inside the Kalashnikov Factory | The Kalashnikova Show. Episode 3.
RT Documentary
Sep 30, 2020
This episode will take you inside the Kalashnikov factory, where the legendary assault rifles are made. Anna Knishenko takes a look at how the AK-47 has evolved over the years, learns the difference between an AK-12 and AK-15, and puts a brand new AK-12 to the test by shooting at a thick armoured plate.
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Post by TsarSamuil on Feb 11, 2021 15:53:18 GMT -5
Russia’s Kalashnikov gun factory launches digital rifle ‘for hipsters,’ allowing high-tech hunters to live-stream their kills. RT.com 9 Feb, 2021 12:34 With digital fridges and internet-connected cars, everyday objects are getting smarter. Now, thanks to a Russian arms manufacturer, your shotgun is no exception, with a new cutting-edge weapon bridging the gap to the cyber world. Dmitry Tarasov, director general of the Kalashnikov group of companies, famous for bringing the world the AK-47 assault rifle, gave journalists a fresh look at the new firearm on Tuesday. He described the MP-155 Ultima smart gun as a “gadget weapon” that can appeal to a broader range of audiences than traditional firearms. It contains a processor that can be used to sync up with a shot counter that tells you how many shells you have left, a compass for navigation, and even video recordings so the user can share their favorite kills with friends and followers. According to Tarasov, the design is inspired by a generation used to living life in front of a screen. “The task is to attract that part of the audience who was born with gadgets and cannot imagine themselves without them,” he said. “Classical hunting today is becoming more rare, even outlandish. Therefore, I would like it to involve [people like] hipsters and those from Gen Z.” The tech-heavy shooter can be yours for the price of a top-of-the-range smartphone. Would-be cyber hunters will be able to pick up a version for only around 100,000 rubles ($1,300). The Kalashnikov group is Russia’s largest domestic manufacturer of automatic weapons, sniper rifles, artillery shells, and other military hardware. It produces around 95 percent of all small arms in Russia.  |
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Post by TsarSamuil on Feb 27, 2021 6:55:32 GMT -5
UAE: Kalashnikov unveils newest 5.56mm AK-19 assault rifle at IDEX -2021. Ruptly Feb 21, 2021 Russia's Kalashnikov Group unveiled its most recent 5.56*45mm AK-19 assault rifle, made for Nato standards oriented clients, at the IDEX-2021 arms show, that kicked off on Sunday in Abu Dhabi. The new rifle is making its international debut and is expected to become 'extremely popular with visitors', according to the exhibitors, as it has 'all the modern features, that customers want to see on a modern fighting rifle" in addition to 'the legendary AK reliability.' The AK-19 was created on the basis of the AK-12 assault rifle, adopted for service by the Russian Army in 2018. The new gun is outfitted with a new diopter rear sight, Picatinny rails for mounting modern accessories and optics, as well as a telescoping buttstock, and a quick detachable flash suppressor to which a silencer can also be added. Besides the AK-19, the Kalashnikov Group also brought to Abu Dhabi its new PLK compact Lebedev pistol, which is intended to replace the long-serving Makarov, and the MP-155 Ultima shotgun with built-in computer, as well as some other recently developed products. The 15th edition of IDEX and NAVDEX will be taking place from February 21-25 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Over 900 exhibitors from 59 nations are taking part through 35 national exhibition stands. --- www.youtube.com/channel/UCzGdxkzULCa9RlD-Q2EZPXQ |
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Post by TsarSamuil on Dec 8, 2021 16:12:09 GMT -5
Russia is letting this nation produce latest Kalashnikov assault rifles.
RT.com
6 Dec, 2021 17:06
Moscow and New Delhi sealed a deal on Monday that will let India produce more than 600,000 AK-203 assault rifles, according to Russian weapons maker Kalashnikov.
The agreement comes during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s official visit to India for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
It’s part of the new joint venture, Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), which, according to Kalashnikov CEO Vladimir Lepin, is opening up a new chapter in Russian-Indian military-technical cooperation.
He told TASS: “Russian and Indian specialists have carried out large-scale preparatory work over three years to optimize the project’s cost and technological parameters. Now that the contract has been signed, we are ready to start the production of advanced AK-203s in the town of Korwa in the coming months.”
The modern version of the iconic AK-47 Russian assault rifle has an effective range of 300 meters, is lightweight and robust. The AK-203 fires the much larger 7.62 mm rounds that have better penetrating power, while similar rifles with less stopping power fire the smaller 5.56 mm rounds.
Plans to set up a joint venture for the production of Kalashnikov assault rifles in India were announced by Prime Minister Modi in 2019. India will become the first foreign country to produce Kalashnikov assault rifles from the AK-200 series.
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