NEWS – The Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), a joint venture between India and Russia, has successfully delivered 35,000 AK-203 Kalashnikov assault rifles to the Indian Army.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Developed in Russia by engineer Mikhail Kalashnikov between 2007 and 2010.
• Chambered for the 7.62x39mm cartridge, used by the Indian Army.
• Combines traditional Kalashnikov advantages: reliability and ease of maintenance.
• Produced using proprietary Russian technologies and certified equipment.
• Ensures high product quality and adherence to specifications.
• Manufactured by Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) + A joint venture set up in 2019 between India and Russia + Located in Korwa Ordnance Factory, Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh.
• India is the first country outside Russia to produce the AK-200 series assault rifles.

FEATURES OF AK-203 RIFLE

Physical Characteristics:

• Weight: 3.8 kg.
• Length: 880 to 940 mm (with stock extended).
• Barrel length: 415 mm.

Mechanism:

• Gas-operated action with a rotating bolt.
• Firing rate: approximately 700 rounds per minute.
• Initial velocity: 715 m/s.
• Effective firing range: 400 to 800 meters (depending on sight adjustments).

Magazine and Sights:

• Standard magazine: 30-round detachable box magazine.
• Optional: 50-round quad-column magazine.
• Equipped with adjustable iron sights.
• Picatinny rails for various optical sighting systems.