AK-103 rifle 'made in Vietnam'
It's called that because the rifle is solid black, the stock folds down against the side of the receiver, it has a long recoil-damped muzzle brake, and the receiver is made of high-molecular-weight polymer, very similar to the Russian AK-103 rifle. Surprisingly, the rifle is manufactured in Vietnam, specifically by the Z111 defense industry factory.
It's called that because the rifle is solid black, the stock folds down against the side of the receiver, it has a long recoil-damped muzzle brake, and the receiver is made of high-molecular-weight polymer, very similar to the Russian AK-103 rifle. Surprisingly, the rifle is manufactured in Vietnam, specifically by the Z111 defense industry factory.
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| The STAL-A1 rifle resembles the AK-103. |
Many interesting questions have arisen surrounding this modern-looking AK rifle. According to the latest information, this is actually an improved version of the AKM, manufactured in Vietnam and named STL-A1. The creativity and technical mastery of the Vietnamese defense engineering team are truly surprising.
In recent years, Vietnam has gradually achieved self-sufficiency in the production of weapons and ammunition. We have mastered the technology to produce everything from the PKTM light machine gun, NSV heavy machine gun, AGS-17 multiple grenade launcher, M-203 and M-79 grenade launchers, SPG-9 anti-tank guns, M-18, Galil, AKM, and K-54 submachine guns…
Building upon previous foundations, the factory's staff, engineers, and workers continuously improved to produce new products. Among them are the K-14 pistol, an improved version of the K-54, with many superior advantages such as carrying more ammunition, longer range, and better accuracy, and the STL-A1 assault rifle, an improved version of the AKM.
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Currently, the rifle is produced and deployed in limited quantities to evaluate its effectiveness in real-world situations. In the future, it is hoped that the STL-A1 will replace the AKM, and the Galil Ace will replace the AK-47, becoming an effective weapon pair that enhances the combat capabilities of the heroic Vietnam People's Army.
According to kienthuc.net.vn