Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO (SS109)
Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt
Length: 1008 mm (Stock Extended), 753 mm (Stock Retracted)
Barrel Length: 450 mm
Weight: 3.90 kg
Magazine: 30 rounds box
Rate Of Fire: 650 rds/min
AK5 assault rifle is built by BOFORS Carl Gustaf AB, Sweden.
AK5 is a licese-built FN FNC assault rifle, originally built by FN (Fabrique Nationale), Belgium.
AK5 incorporates following modifications from original FNC:
* The handguard and the rifle buttstock were lengthened.
* The 3-round burst mode of fire was removed on AK5. Only full automatic or semi-automatic fire modes left.
* The sights were modified.
* All AK5 has special surface treatment to wi?hstand nordic weather conditions
* Life length of the some parts of the rifle was increased
* Charging handle was modified (probably for more comfortable engagement in winter glowes).
* AK5 issued with modified magazines.
AK5 is manufactured in 4 modifications:
AK5 - basic version. Standart issue rifle among Sweden armed forces.
AK5B - "marksman rifle", equipped with 4X SUSAT scope and cheeck piece, with fron and rear sights removed.
AK5C - AK5 with M203 40mm underbarrel grenade launcher. Issued mostly to rangers and amphibious units.
AK5D - latest variant in the AK5 line. Has shorter barrel, and equipped with integral carrying handle with ... scope. Currently issued only to Swedish Airborne rangers.
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