The AK-47 and its variants will continue to be used by the Russian military at least until 2047, according to The National Interest magazine.
Because of the many harsh weather conditions, Russian military equipment has experienced a number of different tests, especially for standard infantry weapons. It must meet the requirements of being able to operate effectively in all weather and complex climates: dust, snow, sand, extreme temperatures and extreme temperatures.
If the AK-47 proved its capabilities and became a "myth", Kyle Mizokami, a specialist in the popular American magazine The National Interest, said AK-12 assault rifles and AK- 15 new will become the "descendants" of the AK-47 in the future.
Kyle Mizokami said that the Russian Defense Ministry had long wanted to equip the new assault rifle, but because of the high numbers, high costs and more, Russian military rifles were still being attacked. The prices are very high, so they are not fully equipped.
He believes that in the future AK-12s and AK-15s are weapons that allow the Russian military to implement military modernization plans. It is worth noting that the new gun also uses the current ammunition, with the AK-12 using 5.45x39mm and the AK-15 using 7.62x39mm ammunition.
Both types of guns are equipped with slots and joints to be able to add accessories as required by the user. In addition, both types are equipped with GP-25 or GP-30 grenade launchers, for special units.
The AK-12 uses a long-gas-compressed air-to-air muzzle with a barrel-like rotary like most AKs. They have three firing modes: one firing, one firing, and firing.
AK-15 is essentially another version of the AK-12, which was first introduced to the public in 2016. The AK-15 was primarily equipped for special Russian units and forces. law enforcement. The AK-15 has a firing rate of 700 capsules per minute, 50 times faster than the AK-74M. AK-15 was developed by the Kalashnikov Conver, which would replace the AKS-74U and PRK-16 light machine guns.
He said the AK-12 was designed for Russian units at the front lines, while the AK-15s would be equipped to support the rear. Both are considered to be rivals with the US Army's M4A1 assault rifle.
The AK rifles are part of Russian military power (similar to the US M16 model). The AKs would appear and continue to serve in the Russian military until 1947, the expert said.
Earlier during a visit by US weapons expert Larry Vickers to the company "Kalashnikov", the expert said that AK-47 and their versions will continue to be used for many years.
