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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 [[AEK-971|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.
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 [[AEK-971|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.


During development, the AK-12 didn't have a designation for the different calibers, but this has changed. The standard AK-12 is chambered in 5.45x39mm, while the 7.62x39mm version received the '''AK-15''' designation in 2016, and a 5.56x45mm version called the '''AK-19''' was unveiled in 2020. In the early prototype stages (until Jan 2012), the AK-12 was known as '''AK-200''' and it looked more like an [[AK-74M]]/[[AK-101|101]]/[[AK-103|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.
During development, the AK-12 didn't have a designation for the different calibers, but this has changed. The standard AK-12 is chambered in 5.45x39mm, while the 7.62x39mm version received the '''AK-15''' designation in 2016, and a 5.56x45mm version called the '''AK-19''' was unveiled in 2020. In the early prototype stages (until Jan 2012), the AK-12 was known as '''AK-200''' and it looked more like an [[AK-74M]]/[[AK-101|101]]/[[AK-103|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.
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=AK-12=
=AK-12 prototype=
[[File:AK-12 final.jpg|thumb|right|400px|AK-12 - 5.45x39mm. This is the production version, unveiled in 2017 and adopted for service in 2018. It is almost identical to the 2016 model, save for a different color scheme; some versions of the 2016 model also had a different front sight.]]
[[File:Ak-12.jpg|thumb|right|400px|AK-12 prototype, early 2012 model - 5.45x39mm]]
[[File:AK-12 2012.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Prototype AK-12 - 5.45x39mm. This is the 2012 model, and the one most commonly found in video games. It is almost identical to the earlier version seen below, with the main differences being the ПР-1-3-АВ selector (as opposed to П-О-З-А), the left-side folding stock and the different pistol grip.]]
[[File:AK-12 2012.jpg|thumb|right|400px|AK-12 prototype, later 2012 model - 5.45x39mm. This model is the one most commonly found in video games. The main differences compared to the earlier version are the ПР-1-3-АВ selector (as opposed to П-О-З-А), the left-side folding stock and the different pistol grip. Note the Zenitco RK-1 foregrip, 2IKS flashlight & Aimpoint CompM4 type red dot.]]
[[File:Ak-12.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Prototype AK-12 - 5.45x39mm]]
[[File:AK-12 2014.jpg|thumb|right|400px|AK-12 prototype, 2014 model - 5.45x39mm]]
[[File:AK-200.jpg|400px|thumb|right|AK-200 prototype with ACOG scope, folding iron sights, side-folding skeletonized stock, and weaponlight foregrip - 5.45x39mm]]
[[File:AK-12 2015.jpg|thumb|right|400px|AK-12 prototype, 2015 model - 5.45x39mm]]
 
The original prototype AK-12 design is notable for having several major departures from the typical AK design, such as having an ambidexterous charging handle and a more AR-styled small selector switch (rather than the large AK lever). This design was iterated upon for a few times between 2011 and 2016, and was eventually replaced by the more conventional 2016 AK-12 design.
 
==Specifications==
==Specifications==
(2011 - Present)
(2011 - 2015)


* '''Type:''' Assault Rifle (AK-12, AK-15, AK-19), Carbine (AK-12K, AK-15K), Civilian Rifle (AK TR3)
* '''Type:''' Assault Rifle


* '''Calibers:''' 5.45x39mm (AK-12), 7.62x39mm M43 (AK-15), 5.56x45mm NATO (AK-19)
* '''Calibers:''' 5.45x39mm, 7.62x39mm M43


* '''Weight:''' {{convert|kg|3.5}}
* '''Weight:''' {{convert|kg|3.3}}


* '''Length:''' {{convert|mm|880}}, {{convert|mm|940}} ''({{convert|mm|690}} with stock folded)''
* '''Length:''' {{convert|mm|945}} ''({{convert|mm|725}} (with stock folded))''


* '''Barrel length:''' {{convert|mm|415}}
* '''Barrel length:''' {{convert|mm|415}}


* '''Capacity:'''
* '''Capacity:'''
** AK-12: 30 and 60-round box magazines, 95-round drum magazine, [[AK-74]] type magazines
** 5.45x39mm: 30, 45 and 60-round [[AK-74]]-type magazines, 95-round drum magazine
** AK-15: 30-round box magazine, [[AK-47]]/[[AK-103]] type magazines
** 7.62x39mm: 30-round box magazine, [[AK-47]]-type magazines
** AK-19: 30-round box magazine


* '''Fire Modes:''' Semi-Auto/2-Round Burst/Full-Auto (AK-12, AK-15), Semi-Auto/Full-Auto (AK-19), Semi-Auto (AK TR3). Early AK-12 prototypes had a 3-round burst option instead of 2.
* '''Fire Modes:''' Semi-Auto/3-Round Burst/Full-Auto (early models), Semi-Auto/2-Round Burst/Full-Auto (later models)


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===Video Games===
===Video Games===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;" border="1" style="border: 1px solid #D0E7FF; background-color:#ffffff; text-align:left; font-size: 95%"
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%; background-color:#ffffff"  
|-bgcolor=#D0E7FF
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="300"|'''Game Title'''
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="150"|'''Appears as'''
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="200"|'''Mods'''
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="300"|'''Note'''
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="100"|'''Release Date'''
|-
|-
| ''[[Operation 7 (2006)|Operation 7]]'' || AK-12 || || 2014 prototype, chambered in 7.62x39mm, added in 2016 update || 2006
! width="300"|Game Title
! width="150"|Appears as
! width="200"|Mods
! width="300"|Note
! width="100"|Release Date
|-
| ''[[Operation 7 (2006)|Operation 7]]'' || AK-12 || || 2014 prototype, chambered in 7.62x39mm; added in 2016 update || 2006
|-
|-
| ''[[Alliance of Valiant Arms]]'' || AK200<br>AK-12 || With EOTech red dot sight or ACOG scope || AK-200 prototype and AK-12 2012 prototype, added in patches || 2007
| ''[[Alliance of Valiant Arms]]'' || AK200<br>AK-12 || With EOTech red dot sight or ACOG scope || AK-200 prototype and AK-12 2012 prototype, added in patches || 2007
|-
|-
| ''[[Cross Fire]]'' || AK-12 ||  || 2012 prototype, added in post-release update || 2007
| ''[[Cross Fire (2007 VG)|Cross Fire]]'' || AK-12 ||  || Added in post-release update || 2007
|-
|-
| ''[[Combat Arms]]'' || AK-12 || || 2012 prototype. Added via "Operation: Motherland" content update in 2013 || 2008
| ''[[Combat Arms]]'' || AK-12 || || Added via "Operation: Motherland" content update in 2013 || 2008
|-
|-
| ''[[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
| ''[[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
|-
|-
| ''[[Warface]]'' || AK-12 || || Final production model; added via update in 2019 || 2012
| rowspan=3 | ''[[ArmA III]]'' || AK-12 || rowspan=3 | Various optional accessories || Chambered in 7.62x39mm; added in 2016 ''Apex'' DLC || rowspan=3 | 2013
|-
| RPK-12 || rowspan=2 | Mockups of 2012 prototypes, chambered in 7.62x39mm; added in 2019 ''Contact'' DLC
|-
| "AKU-12"
|-
| ''[[Battlefield 4]]'' || AK-12 || Various optional accessories || 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
|-
| ''[[Counter-Strike Online 2]]'' || || || Chambered in 7.62x39mm; added in 2014 update || 2013
|-
| ''[[Survarium]]'' || AK-12 || || Chambered in 6.5x39mm Grendel || 2013
|-
| ''[[Contract Wars]]'' || AK-12 || Foregrip, red dot sight, 50-round extended magazine ||  || 2014
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare]]'' || AK12 || Various optional accessories ||  || 2014
|-
| ''[[Time Crisis 5]]'' || || Aimpoint red dot, laser sight, flash light, vertical foregrip and M4 type collapsible stock || Unusable || 2015
|-
| ''[[Killing Floor 2]]'' || || Kobra red dot sight and a vertical foregrip ||  || 2015
|-
| ''[[Rainbow Six: Siege]]'' || || Wrap around pistol grip, various optional accessories ||  || 2015
|-
| ''[[Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades]]'' || || ||  || 2016
|-
| ''[[Ghost Recon: Wildlands]]'' || || Various optional accessories ||  || 2017
|-
| ''[[Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3]]'' || AK 12 || || Cut from the game || 2017
|-
|-
| rowspan=3 | ''[[ArmA III]]'' || AK-12 || rowspan=3 | Various optional accessories || 2012 prototype, chambered in 7.62x39mm, added in 2016 ''Apex'' DLC || rowspan=3 | 2013
| ''[[Black Squad]]'' || "AK12 GL" || Kobra sight, [[GP-30]], and AN-PEQ/15 || || 2017
|-
|-
| RPK-12 || rowspan=2 | Mockups of 2012 prototypes, chambered in 7.62x39mm, added in 2019 ''Contact'' DLC
| ''[[Freeman: Guerrilla Warfare]]'' || || ||  || 2018
|-
|-
| "AKU-12"
| ''[[Ironsight]]'' || AK-12 || Various optional accessories ||  || 2018
|-
| ''[[World War 3]]'' || "AK-15" || || 2014 AK-12 prototype, chambered in 7.62x39mm || 2018
|-
| ''[[Ghost Recon Breakpoint]]'' || || ||  || 2019
|-
| ''[[Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts]]'' || "MKA-12" || ||  || 2019
|-
|-
| ''[[Payday 2]]'' || "AK17" || Various optional accessories || 2016 model, added with the "Gage Russian Weapon Pack" DLC in 2017 || 2013
| ''[[Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2]]'' || "MIK-05" || || || 2021
|-
|-
| ''[[Battlefield 4]]'' || AK-12 || Various optional accessories || 2012 prototype. Also available in carbine (AK-12U), light machine gun (RPK-12), shotgun (AK-12/76) and designated marksman rifle (SVK-12) versions || 2013
| ''[[Z.O.N.A Project X VR]]'' || "AK-12" ||Collimator sights or laser||Can use 39-round box or 79-round drum magazines, based on 2015 prototype || 2023
|-
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty: Ghosts]]'' || AK-12 || Various optional accessories || 2012 prototype || 2013
|}
 
=AK-12=
[[File:AK-12.jpg|thumb|right|400px|AK-12 - 5.45x39mm. This is the first mass-production version, unveiled in 2017 and adopted for service in 2018. It is nearly identical to the 2016 prototype, save for a different color scheme; some versions of the 2016 model also had a different front sight.]]
[[File:AK-12K.jpg|thumb|right|400px|AK-12K - 5.45x39mm]]
[[File:AK-12 2020.jpg|thumb|right|400px|AK-12, 2020 model - 5.45x39mm. The main differences are the new collapsible stock, the new rear sight and the more ergonomic pistol grip with a polymer trigger guard.]]
[[File:AK-12M1 2023.jpg|thumb|right|400px|AK-12M1, 2023 model - 5.45x39mm. The main differences are the ambidextrous fire selector with no 2-round burst, the new rear sight, cheekplate, and AK-19 flash hider.]]
 
The 2016 AK-12 prototype model reverted many of the changes that were brought on by the original prototype AK-12 design, including the ambidextrous charging handle and the small selector switch. This AK-12 model would be the one officially adopted as the AK-12 in 2018, but continued to be modified every year.
 
==Specifications==
(2016 - Present)
 
* '''Type:''' Assault Rifle (AK-12), Carbine (AK-12K)
 
* '''Caliber:''' 5.45x39mm, 6.02x41mm (developed for the AK-22; other versions of the AK-12 are planned to be adapted to this cartridge in the future)
 
* '''Weight:''' {{convert|kg|3.7}}
 
* '''Length:''' {{convert|mm|875}} - {{convert|mm|935}} ''({{convert|mm|690}} with stock folded)''
 
* '''Barrel length:''' {{convert|mm|415}}
 
* '''Capacity:''' 30 and 60-round box magazines, 95-round drum magazine, [[AK-74]] type magazines
 
* '''Fire Modes:''' Semi-Auto/2-Round Burst/Full-Auto (AK-12), Semi-Auto/Full-Auto (AK-12 SP, AK-12M1)
 
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===Video Games===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%; background-color:#ffffff"
|-
|-
| ''[[Counter-Strike Online 2]]'' || || || 2012 prototype, chambered in 7.62x39mm, added in 2014 update || 2013
! width="300"|Game Title
! width="150"|Appears as
! width="200"|Mods
! width="300"|Note
! width="100"|Release Date
|-
|-
| ''[[Contract Wars]]'' || AK-12 || Foregrip, red dot sight, 50-round extended magazine || 2012 prototype || 2014
| ''[[Warface]]'' || AK-12 ||without rear sight || Added via update in 2019 || 2013
|-
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare]]'' || AK12 || Various optional accessories || 2012 prototype || 2014
| ''[[Payday 2]]'' || "AK17" || Various optional accessories || 2016 model, added with the "Gage Russian Weapon Pack" DLC in 2017 || 2013
|-
|-
| ''[[Survarium]]'' || AK-12 || || 2012 prototype, chambered in 6.5x39mm Grendel || 2014
| ''[[Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades]]'' || || || || 2016
|-
|-
| ''[[Time Crisis 5]]'' || || Aimpoint red dot, laser sight, flash light, vertical foregrip and M4 type collapsible stock || 2012 prototype; unusable || 2015
| ''[[Escape from Tarkov]]'' || Kalashnikov AK-12 5.45x39 assault rifle|| || Added in v0.13.5.0.25725 patch (2023) || 2016
|-
|-
| ''[[Killing Floor 2]]'' || || Kobra red dot sight and a vertical foregrip || 2012 prototype || 2015
| ''[[Ring of Elysium]]'' || "AK-15" || || 5.45x39mm AK-12; added via update || 2018
|-
|-
| ''[[Rainbow Six: Siege]]'' || || Wrap around pistol grip, various optional accessories || 2012 prototype || 2015
| ''[[Call to Arms]]'' || || || || 2018
|-
|-
| ''[[Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades]]'' || || || Both prototype and production models || 2016
| ''[[Squad]]'' || AK-12 || 1P87 Valday, 1P78 Kashtan, GP-25, foregrip || Added in 2023 V5.0 update || 2020
|-
|-
| ''[[Ghost Recon: Wildlands]]'' || || Various optional accessories || 2012 prototype || 2017
| ''[[Battlefield 2042]]'' || "AK24" || || || 2021
|-
|-
| ''[[Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3]]'' || AK 12 || || 2012 prototype; cut from the game || 2017
|}
 
===Anime===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%; background-color:#ffffff"
|-
|-
| ''[[Black Squad]]'' || "AK12 GL" || Kobra sight, [[GP-30]], and AN-PEQ/15 || 2012 prototype || 2017
! width="300"|Title
! width="200"|Character
! width="300"|Note
! width="100"|Release Date
|-
|-
| ''[[Freeman: Guerrilla Warfare]]'' || || || 2012 prototype || 2018
| ''[[Night Head 2041]]'' || Russian soldiers || "Protection and Salvation -Our Destiny-" (S1E10) || 2021
|-
|-
| ''[[Ironsight]]'' || AK-12 || Various optional accessories || 2012 prototype || 2018
| ''[[High Card]]'' || || AK-12K || 2023
|-
|-
| ''[[World War 3]]'' || AK-15 || || 2014 AK-12 prototype, chambered in 7.62x39mm || 2018
|}
 
<br clear=all>
 
=AK-15=
[[File:AK-15.jpg|thumb|right|400px|AK-15 - 7.62x39mm]]
[[File:AK-15K.jpg|thumb|right|400px|AK-15K - 7.62x39mm]]
[[File:AK-15 2020.jpg|thumb|right|400px|AK-15, current version - 7.62x39mm]]
 
==Specifications==
(2016 - Present)
 
* '''Type:''' Assault Rifle (AK-15), Carbine (AK-15K)
 
* '''Caliber:''' 7.62x39mm M43
 
* '''Weight:''' {{convert|kg|3.75}}
 
* '''Length:''' {{convert|mm|880}} - {{convert|mm|940}} ''({{convert|mm|690}} with stock folded)''
 
* '''Barrel length:''' {{convert|mm|415}}
 
* '''Capacity:''' 30-round box magazine, [[AK-47]]/[[AK-103]] type magazines
 
* '''Fire Modes:''' Semi-Auto/2-Round Burst/Full-Auto
 
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===Video Games===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%; background-color:#ffffff"
|-
|-
| ''[[Ring of Elysium]]'' || "AK-15" || || 5.45x39mm AK-12, final production model; added via update || 2018
! width="300"|Game Title
! width="150"|Appears as
! width="300"|Mods
! width="250"|Note
! width="100"|Release Date
|-
|-
| ''[[Ghost Recon Breakpoint]]'' || || || 2012 prototype || 2019
| ''[[Warface]]'' || "AK-15 Custom" || w/ Hexagon handguard, Kocherga stock, KGB MG-47 pistol grip, red dot sight, Hexagon suppressor, and tactical grip || Added in 2021 update || 2013
|-
|-
| ''[[Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts]]'' || "MKA-12" || || 2012 prototype || 2019
| ''[[Call to Arms]]'' || || || || 2018
|-
|-
| ''[[CrossFire X]]'' || || || Airsoft replica of the 2015 prototype || 2020
|}
|}
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=RPK-16=
=RPK-16=
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===Video Games===
===Video Games===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;" border="1" style="border: 1px solid #D0E7FF; background-color:#ffffff; text-align:left; font-size: 95%"
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%; background-color:#ffffff"  
|-bgcolor=#D0E7FF
|-
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="300"|'''Game Title'''
! width="300"|Game Title
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="150"|'''Appears as'''
! width="150"|Appears as
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="200"|'''Mods'''
! width="200"|Mods
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="300"|'''Note'''
! width="300"|Note
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="100"|'''Release Date'''
! width="100"|Release Date
|-
| ''[[Escape from Tarkov]]'' || RPK-16 5.45x39 light machine gun  || 15 and 22" barrel, 5.45x39 muzzle devices, any AK pistol grip, buffer stock and AK-74 mag, Zenit RP-1 || Added in v0.11.0.2448 patch (2018) || 2016
|-
| ''[[Call to Arms]]'' || || || || 2018
|-
|-''[[BattleBit Remastered]]'' || || || || 2023
|-
|-
| ''[[Escape from Tarkov]]'' ||RPK-16 5.45x39 light machine gun  ||15 and 22" barrel, 5.45x39 muzzle devices, any AK pistol grip, buffer stock and AK-74 mag, Zenit RP-1 || Added in v0.11.0.2448 patch (2018) ||2016
|}
|}


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=See Also=
=See Also=
*[[Kalashnikov Concern]] - A list of all firearms manufactured by Kalashnikov Concern.
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Latest revision as of 15:08, 17 December 2023

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.

During development, the AK-12 didn't have a designation for the different calibers, but this has changed. The standard AK-12 is chambered in 5.45x39mm, while the 7.62x39mm version received the AK-15 designation in 2016, and a 5.56x45mm version called the AK-19 was unveiled in 2020. 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 prototype

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AK-12 prototype, early 2012 model - 5.45x39mm
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AK-12 prototype, later 2012 model - 5.45x39mm. This model is the one most commonly found in video games. The main differences compared to the earlier version are the ПР-1-3-АВ selector (as opposed to П-О-З-А), the left-side folding stock and the different pistol grip. Note the Zenitco RK-1 foregrip, 2IKS flashlight & Aimpoint CompM4 type red dot.
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AK-12 prototype, 2014 model - 5.45x39mm
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AK-12 prototype, 2015 model - 5.45x39mm

The original prototype AK-12 design is notable for having several major departures from the typical AK design, such as having an ambidexterous charging handle and a more AR-styled small selector switch (rather than the large AK lever). This design was iterated upon for a few times between 2011 and 2016, and was eventually replaced by the more conventional 2016 AK-12 design.

Specifications

(2011 - 2015)

  • Type: Assault Rifle
  • Calibers: 5.45x39mm, 7.62x39mm M43
  • Weight: 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg)
  • Length: 37.2 in (94.5 cm) (28.5 in (72.5 cm) (with stock folded))
  • Barrel length: 16.3 in (41.5 cm)
  • Capacity:
    • 5.45x39mm: 30, 45 and 60-round AK-74-type magazines, 95-round drum magazine
    • 7.62x39mm: 30-round box magazine, AK-47-type magazines
  • Fire Modes: Semi-Auto/3-Round Burst/Full-Auto (early models), Semi-Auto/2-Round Burst/Full-Auto (later models)

Video Games

Game Title Appears as Mods Note Release Date
Operation 7 AK-12 2014 prototype, chambered in 7.62x39mm; added in 2016 update 2006
Alliance of Valiant Arms AK200
AK-12
With EOTech red dot sight or ACOG scope AK-200 prototype and AK-12 2012 prototype, added in patches 2007
Cross Fire AK-12 Added in post-release update 2007
Combat Arms AK-12 Added via "Operation: Motherland" content update in 2013 2008
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
ArmA III AK-12 Various optional accessories Chambered in 7.62x39mm; added in 2016 Apex DLC 2013
RPK-12 Mockups of 2012 prototypes, chambered in 7.62x39mm; added in 2019 Contact DLC
"AKU-12"
Battlefield 4 AK-12 Various optional accessories 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
Counter-Strike Online 2 Chambered in 7.62x39mm; added in 2014 update 2013
Survarium AK-12 Chambered in 6.5x39mm Grendel 2013
Contract Wars AK-12 Foregrip, red dot sight, 50-round extended magazine 2014
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare AK12 Various optional accessories 2014
Time Crisis 5 Aimpoint red dot, laser sight, flash light, vertical foregrip and M4 type collapsible stock Unusable 2015
Killing Floor 2 Kobra red dot sight and a vertical foregrip 2015
Rainbow Six: Siege Wrap around pistol grip, various optional accessories 2015
Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades 2016
Ghost Recon: Wildlands Various optional accessories 2017
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 AK 12 Cut from the game 2017
Black Squad "AK12 GL" Kobra sight, GP-30, and AN-PEQ/15 2017
Freeman: Guerrilla Warfare 2018
Ironsight AK-12 Various optional accessories 2018
World War 3 "AK-15" 2014 AK-12 prototype, chambered in 7.62x39mm 2018
Ghost Recon Breakpoint 2019
Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts "MKA-12" 2019
Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 "MIK-05" 2021
Z.O.N.A Project X VR "AK-12" Collimator sights or laser Can use 39-round box or 79-round drum magazines, based on 2015 prototype 2023

AK-12

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AK-12 - 5.45x39mm. This is the first mass-production version, unveiled in 2017 and adopted for service in 2018. It is nearly identical to the 2016 prototype, save for a different color scheme; some versions of the 2016 model also had a different front sight.
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AK-12K - 5.45x39mm
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AK-12, 2020 model - 5.45x39mm. The main differences are the new collapsible stock, the new rear sight and the more ergonomic pistol grip with a polymer trigger guard.
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AK-12M1, 2023 model - 5.45x39mm. The main differences are the ambidextrous fire selector with no 2-round burst, the new rear sight, cheekplate, and AK-19 flash hider.

The 2016 AK-12 prototype model reverted many of the changes that were brought on by the original prototype AK-12 design, including the ambidextrous charging handle and the small selector switch. This AK-12 model would be the one officially adopted as the AK-12 in 2018, but continued to be modified every year.

Specifications

(2016 - Present)

  • Type: Assault Rifle (AK-12), Carbine (AK-12K)
  • Caliber: 5.45x39mm, 6.02x41mm (developed for the AK-22; other versions of the AK-12 are planned to be adapted to this cartridge in the future)
  • Weight: 8.2 lbs (3.7 kg)
  • Length: 34.4 in (87.5 cm) - 36.8 in (93.5 cm) (27.2 in (69 cm) with stock folded)
  • Barrel length: 16.3 in (41.5 cm)
  • Capacity: 30 and 60-round box magazines, 95-round drum magazine, AK-74 type magazines
  • Fire Modes: Semi-Auto/2-Round Burst/Full-Auto (AK-12), Semi-Auto/Full-Auto (AK-12 SP, AK-12M1)

Video Games

Game Title Appears as Mods Note Release Date
Warface AK-12 without rear sight Added via update in 2019 2013
Payday 2 "AK17" Various optional accessories 2016 model, added with the "Gage Russian Weapon Pack" DLC in 2017 2013
Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades 2016
Escape from Tarkov Kalashnikov AK-12 5.45x39 assault rifle Added in v0.13.5.0.25725 patch (2023) 2016
Ring of Elysium "AK-15" 5.45x39mm AK-12; added via update 2018
Call to Arms 2018
Squad AK-12 1P87 Valday, 1P78 Kashtan, GP-25, foregrip Added in 2023 V5.0 update 2020
Battlefield 2042 "AK24" 2021

Anime

Title Character Note Release Date
Night Head 2041 Russian soldiers "Protection and Salvation -Our Destiny-" (S1E10) 2021
High Card AK-12K 2023


AK-15

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AK-15 - 7.62x39mm
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AK-15K - 7.62x39mm
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AK-15, current version - 7.62x39mm

Specifications

(2016 - Present)

  • Type: Assault Rifle (AK-15), Carbine (AK-15K)
  • Caliber: 7.62x39mm M43
  • Weight: 8.3 lbs (3.8 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: 30-round box magazine, AK-47/AK-103 type magazines
  • Fire Modes: Semi-Auto/2-Round Burst/Full-Auto

Video Games

Game Title Appears as Mods Note Release Date
Warface "AK-15 Custom" w/ Hexagon handguard, Kocherga stock, KGB MG-47 pistol grip, red dot sight, Hexagon suppressor, and tactical grip Added in 2021 update 2013
Call to Arms 2018


RPK-16

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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

Video Games

Game Title Appears as Mods Note Release Date
Escape from Tarkov RPK-16 5.45x39 light machine gun 15 and 22" barrel, 5.45x39 muzzle devices, any AK pistol grip, buffer stock and AK-74 mag, Zenit RP-1 Added in v0.11.0.2448 patch (2018) 2016
Call to Arms 2018


See Also