(Baonghean.vn) -The Kalashnikov Concern has just introduced the latest version of the AK assault rifle designed to be used by special forces, including Russian special forces, called the AK-400. The information was published by the Russian newspaper Izvestiya (published on May 20).

Russia's new AK gun is more mobile and effective.

According to this source, the AK-400 rifle is highly customizable to be equipped with accompanying combat support accessories such as: flashlights, optical sights, laser pointers... and can be adjusted to best suit the soldier's combat characteristics.

“The first prototype of the AK-400 rifle was presented to the Russian President in late 2015. In addition to Russian special forces and security forces, the new rifle has also attracted the attention of foreign customers. In addition to the standard Russian 5.45mm ammunition, the AK-400 also has a version that uses the standard 7.62mm ammunition, similar to the AK-47 and AKM rifles,” Izvestiya posted.

Video of test firing of the new AK-400 rifle.

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From preliminary information, the AK-400 rifle is 940mm long and weighs about 3kg. The new AK rifle has a 3-round/burst automatic fire mode, similar to modern assault rifles, to increase accuracy and damage.

AK-400 will be first equipped for the FSB Special Forces Training Center and the Russian President's bodyguard.

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