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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-12SP 2021.jpg|thumb|right|400px|AK-12 SP - 5.45x39mm. This version introduced in 2021 has a new stock, fire selector, and handguard. It also lacks a burst mode.]]
[[File:Ak-12.jpg|thumb|right|400px|AK-12 prototype, early 2012 model - 5.45x39mm]]
[[File:AK-12 2020.jpg|thumb|right|400px|AK-12 - 5.45x39mm. This is the 2020 improved version. 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-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|AK-12 - 5.45x39mm. This is the 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-12 2014.jpg|thumb|right|400px|AK-12 prototype, 2014 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. The main differences compared to the earlier version shown below are 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 2015.jpg|thumb|right|400px|AK-12 prototype, 2015 model - 5.45x39mm]]
[[File:Ak-12.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Prototype AK-12, earlier version - 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]]
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-19), Carbine (AK-12K), Civilian Rifle (AK TR3)
* '''Type:''' Assault Rifle


* '''Calibers:''' 5.45x39mm (AK-12, AK TR3), 5.56x45mm NATO (AK-19), 7.62x39mm M43 (AK TR3), .366TKM (AK TR3)
* '''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-19: 30-round box magazine
** 7.62x39mm: 30-round box magazine, [[AK-47]]-type magazines


* '''Fire Modes:''' Semi-Auto/2-Round Burst/Full-Auto (AK-12), Semi-Auto/Full-Auto (AK-12 SP, 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'''
! 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
|-
|-
| ''[[Operation 7 (2006)|Operation 7]]'' || AK-12 || || 2014 prototype, chambered in 7.62x39mm; added in 2016 update || 2006
| ''[[Operation 7 (2006)|Operation 7]]'' || AK-12 || || 2014 prototype, chambered in 7.62x39mm; added in 2016 update || 2006
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| ''[[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 (2007 VG)|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 ||without rear sight || 2017 production model; added via update in 2019 || 2013
| rowspan=3 | ''[[ArmA III]]'' || AK-12 || rowspan=3 | Various optional accessories || Chambered in 7.62x39mm; added in 2016 ''Apex'' DLC || rowspan=3 | 2013
|-
| 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
|-
|-
| RPK-12 || rowspan=2 | Mockups of 2012 prototypes, chambered in 7.62x39mm; added in 2019 ''Contact'' DLC
| RPK-12 || rowspan=2 | Mockups of 2012 prototypes, chambered in 7.62x39mm; added in 2019 ''Contact'' DLC
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| "AKU-12"
| "AKU-12"
|-
|-
| ''[[Payday 2]]'' || "AK17" || Various optional accessories || 2016 model, added with the "Gage Russian Weapon Pack" DLC in 2017 || 2013
| ''[[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
|-
|-
| ''[[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
| ''[[Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare]]'' || AK12 || Various optional accessories || || 2014
|-
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty: Ghosts]]'' || AK-12 || Various optional accessories || 2012 prototype || 2013
| ''[[Time Crisis 5]]'' || || Aimpoint red dot, laser sight, flash light, vertical foregrip and M4 type collapsible stock || Unusable || 2015
|-
|-
| ''[[Counter-Strike Online 2]]'' || || || 2012 prototype, chambered in 7.62x39mm; added in 2014 update || 2013
| ''[[Killing Floor 2]]'' || || Kobra red dot sight and a vertical foregrip || || 2015
|-
|-
| ''[[Contract Wars]]'' || AK-12 || Foregrip, red dot sight, 50-round extended magazine || 2012 prototype || 2014
| ''[[Rainbow Six: Siege]]'' || || Wrap around pistol grip, various optional accessories || || 2015
|-
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare]]'' || AK12 || Various optional accessories || 2012 prototype || 2014
| ''[[Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades]]'' || || || || 2016
|-
|-
| ''[[Survarium]]'' || AK-12 || || 2012 prototype, chambered in 6.5x39mm Grendel || 2014
| ''[[Ghost Recon: Wildlands]]'' || || Various optional accessories || || 2017
|-
|-
| ''[[Time Crisis 5]]'' || || Aimpoint red dot, laser sight, flash light, vertical foregrip and M4 type collapsible stock || 2012 prototype; unusable || 2015
| ''[[Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3]]'' || AK 12 || || Cut from the game || 2017
|-
|-
| ''[[Killing Floor 2]]'' || || Kobra red dot sight and a vertical foregrip || 2012 prototype || 2015
| ''[[Black Squad]]'' || "AK12 GL" || Kobra sight, [[GP-30]], and AN-PEQ/15 || || 2017
|-
|-
| ''[[Rainbow Six: Siege]]'' || || Wrap around pistol grip, various optional accessories || 2012 prototype || 2015
| ''[[Freeman: Guerrilla Warfare]]'' || || || || 2018
|-
|-
| ''[[Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades]]'' || || || Both prototype and 2017 production models || 2016
| ''[[Ironsight]]'' || AK-12 || Various optional accessories || || 2018
|-
|-
| ''[[Ghost Recon: Wildlands]]'' || || Various optional accessories || 2012 prototype || 2017
| ''[[World War 3]]'' || "AK-15" || || 2014 AK-12 prototype, chambered in 7.62x39mm || 2018
|-
|-
| ''[[Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3]]'' || AK 12 || || 2012 prototype; cut from the game || 2017
| ''[[Ghost Recon Breakpoint]]'' || || || || 2019
|-
|-
| ''[[Black Squad]]'' || "AK12 GL" || Kobra sight, [[GP-30]], and AN-PEQ/15 || 2012 prototype || 2017
| ''[[Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts]]'' || "MKA-12" || || || 2019
|-
|-
| ''[[Freeman: Guerrilla Warfare]]'' || || || 2012 prototype || 2018
| ''[[Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2]]'' || "MIK-05" || || || 2021
|-
|-
| ''[[Ironsight]]'' || AK-12 || Various optional accessories || 2012 prototype || 2018
| ''[[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
|-
|-
| ''[[World War 3]]'' || "AK-15" || || 2014 AK-12 prototype, chambered in 7.62x39mm || 2018
|}
 
=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"
|-
! width="300"|Game Title
! width="150"|Appears as
! width="200"|Mods
! width="300"|Note
! width="100"|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
|-
|-
| ''[[Ring of Elysium]]'' || "AK-15" || || 5.45x39mm AK-12, 2017 production model; added via update || 2018
| ''[[Escape from Tarkov]]'' || Kalashnikov AK-12 5.45x39 assault rifle|| || Added in v0.13.5.0.25725 patch (2023) || 2016
|-
|-
| ''[[Ghost Recon Breakpoint]]'' || || || 2012 prototype || 2019
| ''[[Ring of Elysium]]'' || "AK-15" || || 5.45x39mm AK-12; added via update || 2018
|-
|-
| ''[[Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts]]'' || "MKA-12" || || 2012 prototype || 2019
| ''[[Call to Arms]]'' || || || || 2018
|-
|-
| ''[[CrossFire X]]'' || || || Airsoft replica of the 2015 prototype || 2021
| ''[[Squad]]'' || AK-12 || 1P87 Valday, 1P78 Kashtan, GP-25, foregrip || Added in 2023 V5.0 update || 2020
|-
|-
| ''[[Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2]]'' || "MIK-05" || || 2012 prototype || 2021
| ''[[Battlefield 2042]]'' || "AK24" || || || 2021
|-
|}
 
===Anime===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%; background-color:#ffffff"
|-
! width="300"|Title
! width="200"|Character
! width="300"|Note
! width="100"|Release Date
|-
| ''[[Night Head 2041]]'' || Russian soldiers || "Protection and Salvation -Our Destiny-" (S1E10) || 2021
|-
| ''[[High Card]]'' || || AK-12K || 2023
|-
|-
| ''[[Battlefield 2042]]'' || "AK24" || || 2017 production model || 2021
|}
|}


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=AK-15=
=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]]
[[File:AK-15 2020.jpg|thumb|right|400px|AK-15, current version - 7.62x39mm]]
[[File:AK-15.jpg|thumb|right|400px|AK-15, 2016 version - 7.62x39mm]]
[[File:AK-15K.jpg|thumb|right|400px|AK-15K - 7.62x39mm]]


==Specifications==
==Specifications==
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* '''Caliber:''' 7.62x39mm M43
* '''Caliber:''' 7.62x39mm M43


* '''Weight:''' {{convert|kg|3.5}}
* '''Weight:''' {{convert|kg|3.75}}


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


* '''Barrel length:''' {{convert|mm|415}}
* '''Barrel length:''' {{convert|mm|415}}
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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="300"|Mods
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="300"|'''Note'''
! width="250"|Note
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="100"|'''Release Date'''
! width="100"|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
|-
|-
| ''[[Warface]]'' || "AK-15 Custom" || || With various modified parts; added in 2021 update || 2013
|}
|}


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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
| ''[[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
|-
|}
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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