TSAMTO, January 10. The units of the Marine Corps of the Caspian Flotilla (CFl) have been completely re-equipped and are 100% equipped with modern upgraded AK-74M 5.45 mm caliber assault rifles with a kit of modernization "Body Kit".
These samples of small arms were received by the airborne assault and reconnaissance units of the CFl Marine Corps.
The new machines have a length-adjustable butt, improved magazines made of translucent polymer. To install various attachments, the machines are equipped with a Picatinny rail, which allows you to install various attachments on the weapon. The set of submachine guns includes day and night sights, laser designators, flashlights, and the new weapon retains the ability to mount a bayonet knife and a grenade launcher under the barrel.
The submachine guns received by the Marine Corps reconnaissance units are additionally equipped with a tactical handle, a device for silent and flame-free shooting. The upgraded AK-74M with the use of the kit "Body kit" allows you to significantly increase the convenience and functionality of its use, which generally increases the speed, accuracy and accuracy of shooting by one and a half times at a range of up to 300 m. The upgraded weapon can be used at any time of the day and in various climatic conditions.
In the past 2021, in addition to marine units, modern AK-74M "Body Kit" submachine guns entered service with a special detachment to combat underwater sabotage forces and means (PDSS) CFl, the press service of the Southern Military District said on January 9.
