Kalashnikov rifles (Russian: Автоматы Калашникова), also known as the AK platform, AK rifles or simply the AK, are a family of assault rifles based on Mikhail Kalashnikov's original design.

The AK obr. 1945g. (abbreviated as AK-45) is a Soviet prototype assault rifle developed in 1945 by Syergyey Korovin.

The AK-47, officially known as the Avtomat Kalashnikova (Russian: Автомат Калашникова, lit. 'Kalashnikov's automatic [rifle]'; also known as the Kalashnikov or just AK), is an assault rifle that is chambered for the 7.62×39mm cartridge.

Aug 29, 2023 · We take a look at the AK series of rifles, breaking down the various models and, most importantly, telling you where you can get the civilian equivalent. We review products independently. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission to help support our testing. Learn more.

Dec 9, 2015 · Each of these weapons were developed by talented and accomplished Soviet arms designers, and offer a glimpse into the genesis of the Russian assault rifle program that would eventually result in the world-famous Kalashnikov “AK …

The Korovin AK-45 (Автомат Коровина-45; Avtomat Korovina-45) is a Soviet experimental assault rifle designed by Sergey Alexandrovich Korovin at the end of World War II. The rifle failed tests in the summer of 1945 due to problems with the reliability of the automation, which is why it was not put into service and was not mass ...