Specifications
Assault rifle
3.4 kg (7.5 lbs) without magazine
7.62x39mm
500 m (547 yd)
600 rounds per minute
1990s
Mikhail Kalashnikov and Izhmash design bureau
Kalashnikov Concern (formerly Izhmash)
Gas-operated, rotating bolt
1994-present
715 m/s (2,346 ft/s)
123 grain steel core with copper jacket, also in soft point hunting and tracer variants
30-round detachable box magazine
The AK-103 represents the modern evolution of the legendary Kalashnikov platform, retaining the reliability that made the AK-47 famous while incorporating contemporary improvements.
Featuring a side-folding polymer stock, improved sighting system, and the ability to mount various tactical accessories, the AK-103 delivers exceptional performance in adverse conditions while maintaining the stopping power of the 7.62×39mm round.
Used by military and special forces across multiple countries, this weapon balances traditional Kalashnikov durability with modern combat requirements.