Vladimir Zlobin said his newest design could surpass every US combat rifles

From the legendary AK-47 designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov   to the latest design of AK-12, the AK-47 has proved it reliable in countless battlefields for many decades. In the year of 2014 Mikhail Klashnikov and Vladimir Zlobin  have put their newest project in service of Russian armed force, the AK-12. The rifle will surpass every rifles of our friend (US) , said Vladimir Zlobin.

Weight 3.3 kg (7.28 lb)

Length 945 mm (37.2 in) (725 mm stock folded)

Barrel length 415 mm (16.3 in); Interchangeable

Cartridge

5.45×39mm

5.56×45mm NATO

7.62×39mm

obscure 6.5 mm

cartridge as of now

a work in progress

7.62×51mm NATO

12 Gage

Action Gas-worked, long stroke gas cylinder, pivoting jolt

Rate of fire 600 (full auto) or 1000 (3-round burst) rounds/min


Gag velocity 880–900 m/s (2,887–2,953 ft/s) with 5.45×39mm