Videos tagged with Abakan

The AN-94 'Abakan' assault rifle, developed by Gennadiy Nikonov, was designed to replace the AK-74 with a unique 2-round burst capability at 1800 RPM. This high rate of fire, achieved through a complex recoil-delayed mechanism and two-stage feeding system, allows both rounds to strike before the shooter feels recoil, significantly increasing hit probability. Despite its advanced features and adoption by the Russian military, its extreme complexity and high cost led to limited service use.

This video provides an expert-level look at the Russian AN-94 rifle, focusing on its unique two-shot 'hyper burst' feature. Larry Vickers, a recognized firearms expert, demonstrates how this system, utilizing a reciprocating barrel and pulley mechanism, achieves extreme speed for the first two rounds (1800 RPM) to enhance accuracy by minimizing felt recoil during the burst. The demonstration shows tight two-inch groupings at 20 meters, highlighting the effectiveness of this design for average soldiers.