AK-104

AK-104
AK-104 Bottom, AK-103 Top
Type	Carbine
Place of origin	Russian Federation
Service history
In service	2001–Present
Used by	See Users
Production history
Designer	Mikhail Kalashnikov
Designed	1994
Manufacturer	Izhmash
Produced	1994
Variants	AK-102, AK-105
Specifications
Weight	3.0 kg (6.6 lb) empty 3.2 kg (7.1 lb) with empty magazine
Length	824 mm (32.4 in) with stock extended / 586 mm (23.1 in) with stock folded
Barrel length	314 mm (12.4 in)
Cartridge	7.62×39mm
Caliber	7.62mm
Action	Gas-actuated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire	600 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity	670 m/s (2,200 ft/s)
Effective firing range	500 m (550 yd)
Feed system	30 round detachable magazine
Sights	Iron sights, there is a dove-tail side rail for optical and night sights

The AK-104 is a shortened carbine version of the AK-103 rifle. The AK-102, AK-105, and AK-104 are very similar in design, the only difference being the caliber and corresponding magazine type. The AK-104 is chambered to fire 7.62×39mm ammunition.

Compared to the AK-74M, AK-101, and AK-103, which are full-size rifles of similar design, the AK-102, 104, and 105 feature shortened barrels that make them a middle ground between a full rifle and the more compact AKS-74U. However, the AK-104 also features a solid, side-folding polymer stock, unlike the shorter, skeleton-stocked AKS-74U. The AK-104 uses an adjustable notched rear tangent iron sight calibrated in 100 m (109 yd) increments from 100 to 500 m (109 to 547 yd). The front sight is a post adjustable for elevation in the field. Horizontal adjustment is done by the armory before issue. The AK-104 has a muzzle booster derived form the AKS-74U.

Protective coatings ensure excellent corrosion resistance of metal parts. Forearm, magazine, butt stock and pistol grip are made of high strength plastic.

The 100-series AKs are produced by the Izhmash factories in Izhevsk, Russia.