The 2012 Kalashnikov AK-200 is the most modern derived of the Soviet and Russian AK-47 succession of attack rifles and is planned for all-purpose issue to Russia’s carrying weapons forces.The 2012 Kalashnikov AK-200 rifle established to Prime Minister Putin was rumor has it that a basic AK-74M in ordinary 5.45×39mm calibre, with some evidence of external modifications, most of which are consistent with the modifications favoured by Russia’s specialist, professional military units picatinny rails allowing the attachment of modular accessories, including advanced optical sight combinations, laser illuminators, flashlights, vertical foregrips, bipods and grenade launchers.Other forms of modularity in the 2012 Kalashnikov AK-200 system are likely to include interchangeable barrel lengths and calibers 5.45x39mm, 5.56x45mm NATO, 7.62×39mm, and a fourth caliber not yet disclosed by Izhmash.The 2012 Kalashnikov AK-200 conventional locations of cocking switch, protection lever and fire selector remain untouched.
