Inside the AK-100 Series

Summary

The article details the development of the Izhmash AK-100 series in the early 1990s, designed for export and commonality across different calibers. Key variants include the 5.56x45mm AK-101 (16-inch barrel) and AK-102 (12.4-inch barrel), 7.62x39mm AK-103 and AK-104, and the compact 5.45x39mm AK-105. The series emphasized shared components, polymer furniture, and side-folding stocks.