AK-12

The AK-12 is the latest entry in the legendary Kalashnikov series of rifles. It was developed to replace the AK-74M and the AK-100 series of rifles that was field tested in 2011. While praised by then Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, the Russian Defense Ministry chose not to adopt the AK-12 due to millions of AK-74 rifles still in stockpile. However this changed in 2015, and in 2017 the AK-12 was being trialed for introduction into the Russian military, competing against the A-545 with the intent of eventually phasing out the AK-74M. Finally, the AK-12 and the AK-15 mentioned below entered Russian service in 2018.

Initially, the AK-12 didn't have a designation for the different calibers (unlike the previous AKs, particularly the 100-series), but in 2016 the version chambered in 7.62x39mm received its own designation, AK-15, while the standard AK-12 maintains the use of the 5.45x39mm cartridge. In the early prototype stages (until Jan 2012), the AK-12 was known as AK-200 and it looked more like an AK-74M/101/103 fitted with rails. Note that the "AK-200" name is now being used on a different AK series intended as an improvement over the 100-series, and that the SR-1 balanced-action sporting rifle based on the AK-107 was also named "AK-15" during its development.

The AK-12 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:

AK-12

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AK-12 - 5.45x39mm. This is the production version, unveiled in 2017 and adopted for service in 2018.

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Prototype AK-12 - 5.45x39mm. This is the 2013 model, and the one most commonly found in video games. The main changes compared to the 2012 prototype below are the ПР-1-3-АВ selector (as opposed to П-О-З-А) and the slightly different pistol grip.

Prototype AK-12 - 5.45x39mm, 2012 model

AK-200 prototype with ACOG scope, folding iron sights, side-folding skeletonized stock, and weaponlight foregrip - 5.45x39mm

Specifications

(2011 - Present)

• Type: Assault Rifle. Prototypes were proposed to feature easily changable modular parts that can configure the weapon to multiple different roles. Whether or not these alternate-role prototypes were made is unconfirmed.

• Calibers:
  • Current versions (2016 onwards): 5.45x39mm (AK-12), 7.62x39mm M43 (AK-15)
  • Proposed alternate calibers, prototyping unconfirmed: 5.56x45mm NATO, 7.62x51mm NATO, 12 gauge (AK-12/76 shotgun)

• Weight: 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)

• Length: 34.6 in (88 cm), 37 in (94 cm) (27.2 in (69 cm) with stock folded)

• Barrel length: 16.3 in (41.5 cm)

• Capacity:
  • AK-12: 30 and 60-round box magazines, 95-round drum magazine, AK-74 type magazines
  • AK-15: 30-round box magazine, AK-47/AK-103 type magazines

• Fire Modes: Semi-Auto/2-Round Burst/Full-Auto (earlier prototypes had a 3-round burst option instead of 2)

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Video Games

Game Title	Appears as	Mods	Note	Release Date
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier	AK-200	With Tapco folding stock. Can be fitted with various optional accessories	AK-200 prototype, chambered in 7.62x39mm	2012
Alliance of Valiant Arms	AK200	With EOTech red dot sight or ACOG scope	AK-200 prototype, chambered in 7.62x39mm. Available in Korean version only	2012
Combat Arms	AK-12		2013 prototype model. Added via "Operation: Motherland" content update	2013
Battlefield 4	AK-12	Various optional accessories	2013 prototype model. Also available in carbine (AK-12U), light machine gun (RPK-12), shotgun (AK-12/76) and designated marksman rifle (SVK-12) versions	2013
Call of Duty: Ghosts	AK-12	Various optional accessories	2013 prototype model	2013
Contract Wars	AK-12	Foregrip, red dot sight, 50-round extended magazine	2013 prototype model	2014
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare	AK12	Various optional accessories	2013 prototype model	2014
Cross Fire	AK-12		2012 prototype model	2014
Survarium	AK-12		2013 prototype model, chambered in 6.5x39mm Grendel	2014
Time Crisis 5		Aimpoint red dot, laser sight, flash light, vertical foregrip and M4 type collapsible stock	2013 prototype model; unusable	2015
Killing Floor 2		Kobra red dot sight and a vertical foregrip	2013 prototype model	2015
Rainbow Six: Siege		Wrap around the grip. Can be fitted with various optional accessories.	2013 prototype model	2015
ArmA III Apex	AK-12	Various optional accessories	2013 prototype model, chambered in 7.62x39mm	2016
Ghost Recon: Wildlands		Various optional accessories	2013 prototype model	2017
Payday 2	"AK17"	Various optional accessories	2016 model, added with the "Gage Russian Weapon Pack" DLC	2017
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3	AK 12		2013 prototype model; cut from the game	2017
Black Squad	"AK12 GL"	Kobra sight, GP-30 and AN-PEQ/15	2013 prototype model	2017
Ironsight	AK-12	Various optional accessories	2013 prototype model	2018
World War 3	AK-15		2014 AK-12 prototype, chambered in 7.62x39mm	2018

RPK-16

RPK-16 - 5.45x39mm

Specifications

(2016 - Present)

• Type: Light Machine Gun

• Caliber: 5.45x39mm

• Weight: 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg)

• Length:
  • With short barrel: 35.4 in (90 cm) (25.6 in (65 cm) with stock folded)
  • With long barrel: 42.5 in (108 cm) (32.7 in (83 cm) with stock folded)

• Barrel length: 14.6 in (37 cm), 19.7 in (50 cm)

• Capacity: 95-round drum magazine, 30 and 45-round box magazines, AK-74 type magazines

• Fire Modes: Semi-Auto/Full-Auto

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Video Games

Game Title	Appears as	Mods	Note	Release Date
Escape from Tarkov			Added with patch 0.11 in 2018	2016