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Assigned preliminary testing of the AK-12
The new version of the Kalashnikov AK-12 sent to pre-test to the Central Research Institute of Precision Engineering (TSNIITOCHMASH) in November 2012. This was reported in the press release of NGOs "Izhmash".
Automatic pass all test cycle, including testing in the cold, heat, humidity, dust, and a drop of five feet. According to the results of tests TSNIITOCHMASH will issue recommendations to finalize the AK-12. On state tests weapons go in the first half of 2013.
As previously reported, the development of a new Kalashnikov began in mid-2011 under the leadership of "Izhmash" Vladimir Zlobin. Zlobin said, automatic save a classic layout of previous episodes (including the AK-74). While structurally and ergonomically AK-12 will be different for the better. So, with a new muzzle brake with automatic 20 percent cut output and due to the changing dynamics of moving parts, increased accuracy.
To install additional equipment AK-12 will strip Picatinny. Handle reloading machine can be installed on both the left and right side. In addition, the AK-12 will telescopic butt. In May 2012 a new machine in the interview "Lente.ru" the general director of "Izhmash" Maxim Kuzyuk.
Earlier it was aware of the plans to modernize the Russian Defense Ministry were in service with the AK-74, the reserves which will last for the next 15-20 years. Thus, the "Izhmash" offered four options Defense Department modernization machine cost from two to ten thousand per unit. The easiest option is to install Picatinny rails. In the most complex version additionally receive automatic teleskopicheky butt, the ergonomic pistol grip and with the ability to store a visual flow control cartridges. Finally the level of modernization of the AK-74 military department must decide by the end of 2012.
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