| AK-205 | |
|---|---|
 The AK-205 carbine | |
| Type | Assault Rifle,Carbine |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Mikhail Kalashnikov |
| Designed | 2009-2011, 2016-2018 |
| Manufacturer | Kalashnikov Concern |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.7 kg (8.2 lb) with empty magazine |
| Length | 850 mm (33 in) (stock extended) 790 mm (31 in) (stock retracted) 605 mm (23.8 in) (stock folded) |
| Barrel length | 314 mm (12.4 in) |
| Cartridge | 5.45×39mm |
| Caliber | 5.45mm |
| Action | Gas-actuated,rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 700 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 840 m/s (2,800 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 500 m (1,600 ft) |
| Feed system | 30-round detachablebox magazine or 60-roundcasket magazine |
| Sights | Adjustableiron sights orpicatinny rails for various optics |
| References | [1][2] |
TheAK-205 is acarbine chambered in5.45×39mm. The AK-205 is a modernized version of theAK-105, which in turn is a shortenedcarbine version of theAK-74M. The AK-205 was originally known as AK-105M before being renamed ''AK-205'' in 2018. TheAK 200 series AK-205, AK-202 and AK-204 are very similar in design, the only differences being thechambering, barrel length andmagazine type.[3]
The AK-205 belongs to theAK-200 series which also includes theAK-200,AK-201,AK-202,AK-203 andAK-204.
The AK-205's development was stopped around 2011, but resumed around 2016. The AK-205 was then introduced in 2018; orders were made by theRosgvardia for the AK-205.[4]
The AK-205 features picatinny rails on thereceiver cover, upper-handguard and lower-handguard with an optional quad-rail system, allowing the mount of modular accessories including advancedoptical sights,lasers,flashlights,vertical foregrips,bipods andgrenade launchers.
The gun'ssafety lever also has an extended shelf for the trigger finger. The AK-205'sreceiver cover is hinged on the rear sight block with a retaining lever in the back which is responsible for maintaining and securing zero. Its selector allows for single and full auto mode with a rate of fire at 700 rounds per minute.[5]
The AK-205 also uses a birdcage-type hybridflashhider with compensator design features. The AK-205 has a foldable and adjustable telescopicbuttstock which can be adjusted to 4 positions, the stock also hosts acleaning rod.[6] All of these design features are also available on all the other AK-200 series rifles.
