Ak200rifle.
The Kalashnikov AK-200 is the newest derivative of the Soviet/Russian AK-47 series of assault rifles and is proposed for general issue to Russias armed forces.
On May 25, 2010, Russias general news media published a Russian Defence Ministry statement that the AK-200 rifle was to be tested in 2011. The AK-200 rifle demonstration model was presented to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin during his official visit to inspect the products of the Izhmash arms manufacturing plant in Izhevsk.
The rifle demonstrated to Prime Minister Putin was apparently a basic AK-74M in standard 5.45×39mm calibre, with some evidence of external modifications, most of which are consistent with the modifications favoured by Russias specialist, professional military units: Picatinny railsallowing the attachment of modular accessories, including advanced optical sight combinations, laser illuminators, flashlights, vertical foregrips, bipods and grenade launchers. An improved adjustable telescoping buttstock is also fitted.
Other forms of modularity in the AK-200 system are likely to include interchangeable barrel lengths and calibers (5.45x39mm, 5.56x45mm NATO, 7.62×39mm, and a fourth caliber not yet disclosed by Izhmash[1]). The traditional locations of cocking handle, safety lever and fire selector remain unchanged. The Izhmash AK-200 demonstrator was fitted with the large capacity 60 round casket magazine. The weapon is scheduled for testing as of 2011 by the Russian military.
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