AKM and AK-103 : Kalashnikov Assault Rifles

AKM

The AKM (Kalashnikov modernized automatic rifle) is a 7.62mm assault rifle designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov. It is a common modernized variant of the AK-47 rifle developed in the 1940s.

Introduced into service with the Soviet Army in 1959. Currently about 95 countries have this assault rifle.

Specifications of AKM assault rifle
Weight  :   3.1 kg (6.83 lb) without magazine
Length  :  880 mm (34.6 in)
Cartridge  :  7.62×39mm
Action   :  Gas operated, rotating bolt
Practical rate of fire  :   Semi-auto 40 rounds/min and in Full-auto 100 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity  :   715 m/s (2,346 ft/s)
Effective firing range  :   350 m (383 yd)
Feed system   :  10, 20, 30, 40 round detachable box magazines.Also compatible with 75-round and drum magazines from the RPK.
Sights  :   100–1,000 m sight adjustments
Number built  :   More than 10,278,300

AK-103

AK-103 assault rifle with grande launcher

The AK-103 assault rifle is a derivative of the AK-74M. The AK-103 can be fitted with a variety of sights, including night vision and telescopic sights, plus a knife-bayonet or a grenade launcher. It uses plastic components where possible instead of wood or metal.
In India it is used by Naval Special Forces or MARCOS. The Russian arms company Izhmash is negotiating to issue a license to an Indian private arms manufacturer to produce the AK-103.

Specifications of AK-103 assault rifle
Produced   :  1994–present
Weight   :  3.6 kg (7.9 lb) with empty magazine
Length   :  705 mm (27.8 in) stock folded
Cartridge  :   7.62×39mm
Action   :  Gas operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire  :   600 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity   :  715 m/s (2,346 ft/s)
Effective firing range  :   500 m
Feed system  :   30-round detachable box magazine
Sights   :  Iron sights, with a dove tail side rail for mountain optical and night sights