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Assault rifle Bofors AK5 (Sweden)     

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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