The AK-12 submachine gun was developed as a new standard model of small arms of the Russian army
MOSCOW, September 3. /TASS/. The latest 5.45-millimeter AK-12 assault rifle, supplied to the Armed Forces of Russia, adapts to the anthropometric data of each serviceman. This was reported to TASS by the press service of the Kalashnikov Group of Companies (GC).
"From the point of view of ergonomics, the AK-12 automatic can adapt to the anthropometric parameters and equipment of each individual serviceman," the press service informed.
The ergonomics of the previously developed Kalashnikov assault rifles, in particular the 5.45-millimeter AK-74 and AK-74M, did not allow the machine to be fully configured for convenient and effective use by each fighter.
According to the press service, the AK-12 can be equipped with a wide range of sighting devices without installing any additional adapters. "Collimator / optical sights and other equipment for the AK-12 can be installed on the machine without additional adapters or other devices. As part of the development work of "Ratnik", various night, thermal and collimator sights, laser designators, front handles, flashlights were created by the enterprises of the optical industry at the request of the Ministry of Defense," Kalashnikov added.
The overwhelming majority of operators 'reviews about the AK-12 are positive, the GC reported." The AK-12 can be effectively used at any time of the day, it is characterized by good ergonomics and accuracy of shooting. Its design is fully developed, and the customer confirms this, "Kalashnikov reported.
The AK-12 Kalashnikov assault rifle was developed as a new standard model of small arms of the Russian army.
