AEK-971
AEK-971 with some of it's parts
Place of origin Soviet Union
Service history
In service1980-present
Used by Russian Ground Forces
  • Spetsnaz
WarsSecond Chechen War

2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine

  • Battle of Hostomotel
Production history
DesignerSergey Koksharov
ManufacturerDegtyarev plant
Specifications
Mass3.3 kg (7.3 lb)
Length720 mm (28 in)
Barrel length420 mm (17 in)

Shell5.45×39mm
Rate of fire900 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity880 m/s (2,900 ft/s)
Effective firing range500 m (550 yd)

The AEK-971 (Автомат единый Кокшарова) is a Russian rifle known for having absolutely no recoil, the weapon is chambered in 5.45×39mm. The weapon was first made in the Kovrov Mechanical Plant but later it started to be made in Degtyarev Plant. Sergey Koksharov was also the designer of this weapon. The AEK goes by the name of "KORD 6P67" or "A-545" which is more of a varient that made small improvements.


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