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Kalashnikov Concern AM-17
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The Kalashnikov Concern AM-17 (Russian: Aвтомат Малогабаритный, romanized: Avtomat Malogabaritnyj, lit. 'Small-sized Automatic Rifle', GRAU index 6P74[2]) is a compact assault rifle that is chambered in 5.45×39mm intermediate cartridge.
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History
The AM-17 was first unveiled in the Russian Army Expo 2017 alongside the integrally suppressed AMB-17, it was developed and manufactured by Kalashnikov Concern. Its development began in the late 2010s, and was based on the Yevgeny Dragunov MA compact assault rifle.[3]
The AM-17 has completed the acceptance trials.[4] Serial production of the carbine will start in 2025.[5]
Design details
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The AM-17 is designed for close quarters operations, primarily for military and law enforcement units of the Russian Interior Ministry, Russian National Guard, and Russian Army to replace the AKS-74U.[6]
The AM-17 features an integrated upper full-length MIL-STD/1913 Picatinny rail system, polymer side-folding and adjustable (telescoping) shoulder stock, and longitudinal slots in the walls of the upper receiver allowing for ambidextrous controls in both the fire selector and charging handle.
Operating mechanism
The AM-17, unlike previous firearms in current use by the Russian military, differentiates itself by employing two receivers that connect on a hinge instead of a single stamped receiver with a lid.
To do this the upper receiver itself is made from polymer and steel reinforcements, while the lower receiver along with its magazine housing is made entirely from polymer and connected to the upper receiver by two captive take down cross-pins reducing the weight of the firearm significantly and allowing for easier access into the internal operation.
The gas-operated action within is a short-stroke gas piston and rotary bolt which locks with three radial lugs on the bolt head similar to historic 9×39mm compact assault rifles, such as the VSK-94.
The bolt carrier within the upper receiver is almost streamline by design raising it towards the bolt group reducing both bolt friction and felt user recoil.[citation needed]
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Variants
AM-17M
The AM-17M is a full-length assault rifle variant in prototype development.
AMB-17
The AMB-17 is an integrally suppressed variant, chambered in 9×39mm.
Gallery
Late 1970s MA compact assault rifle prototype designed by Yevgeny Dragunov
Users
Russia: The AM-17 is in limited use with FSB, FSO, Russian National Guard, and VVS specifically for firearms testing.
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