| Origin | Russia |
|---|---|
| Is ranged | Yes |
| Service | 2000–present[citation needed] |
| Wars | Insurgency in Aceh, Papua conflict,[1] Operation Madago Raya, South Thailand insurgency[2][3] |
| Designer | Mikhail Kalashnikov |
| Design date | 1994 |
| Manufacturer | Kalashnikov Concern |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Weight | 3.0 kg (6.6 lb) without magazine |
| Length | 824 mm (32.4 in), 586 mm (23.1 in) folded |
| Part length | 314 mm (12.4 in) |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Caliber | 5.56mm |
| Action | Gas-actuated, rotating bolt |
| Rate | 600 rounds/minute |
| Velocity | 850 m/s (2,789 ft/s) |
| Range | 500 m (550 yd) |
| 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.[4]
The AK-102 is chambered to fire 5.56×45mm NATO ammunition, and is made exclusively for export purposes.[5]
Design
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.[6]
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.[7]
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.
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.[8][9] In the United States, import of Kalashnikov rifles made by Kalashnikov Concern was banned by the Obama Administration in 2014.[10]
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"[4] as Kalashnikov-USA does not operate under an authorized agreement with Kalashnikov Concern.
Users
- Indonesia: 5,000 AK-101 and AK-102s used by government for Operation Madago Raya.[11]
- Malaysia: Limited use by the Royal Malaysian Navy's PASKAL.[12]
- Thailand: Used by Volunteer Defense Corps[13]
References
- ^ "Kalashnikov AK 101 and AK 102". waronwestpapua.org. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "Gunmen Kill 2 Farmers in Thailand's Deep South". Benar News. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ "Rangers kill rebel suspect in firefight". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ D'Costa, Ian (2020-01-15). "Kalashnikov USA just announced an all-American AK-100 series rifle". Military Times. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
"The AK-100 series was developed through the 1990s by Kalashnikov Concern as a modernized continuation of the 1970s-vintage AK-74 service rifle...The AK-101 rifle and accompanying AK-102 carbine are built to fire the 5.56×45 mm NATO round
- ^ Episkopos, Mark (2018-11-29). "Meet Russia's New Deadly Assault Rifle: The AK-308". The National Interest. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
The AK-101 and AK-102 with 5.56×45mm NATO rounds were Kalashnikov’s first foray into exporting a rifle with NATO-standard ammunition, but these made a small international splash...As with the AK-101 and AK-102... produced purely for export purposes.
- ^ "AK-102, AK-104, AK-105 (Russia)". World Guns. Archived from the original on 10 February 2001.
- ^ "AK-102". ROE.RU. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ^ "Kalashnikov-USA Introduced New Rifles and Calibers at SHOT Show 2022 Including a 5.56mm KR-101". Soldier Systems Daily. 28 January 2022.
- ^ "Kalashnikov USA KP-102 5.56mm 12.5" Pistol (see Description for specs)". www.riflegear.com. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ "Import of Kalashnikov Concern/Saiga AKs banned by executive order". NRA-ILA. 17 July 2014. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ Pyadushkin, Maxim; Haug, Maria; Matveeva, Anna (1 August 2003). "Beyond the Kalashnikov: Small Arms Production, Exports, and Stockpiles in the Russian Federation". Small Arms Survey. pp. 5–6. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ Jenzen-Jones, N.R. (September 2012). "The 100-Series Kalashnikovs: A Primer". Small Arms Review. Vol. 16, no. 3.
- ^ "ด่วน ปืนอาก้า AK 102 หายจากคลังปืนนราธิวาส 28 กระบอก" (in Thai). ข่าวสด. 2021-05-25. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
External links
- "AK-102". en.kalashnikovgroup.ru. Kalashnikov Concern. Archived from the original on 21 November 2022. Retrieved 21 November 2022. Specs and video (En)