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AK-15

Russian firearm
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The AK-15 is a Russian firearm that represents a modernization of the Kalashnikov rifle design. Introduced in 2018, it is chambered for the Soviet-era 7.62-mm round, a caliber that the AK-15 reverts to after the AK-74's adoption of a smaller 5.45-mm round. This rifle features a modernized chassis, allowing for the attachment of scopes, forward grips, and other tactical accessories. The AK-15, along with the AK-12, is intended to eventually replace the AK-74M as the standard infantry weapon for the Russian army.1

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  1. AK-47
  2. assault rifle

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