AO-31
| AO-31 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Sergei Simonov |
| Designed | 1962–1965 |
| Variants |
AO-31 (7.62×39mm) AO-31-5 (5.45×39mm) AO-31-6 (7.62×39mm) AO-31-7 (caseless) |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 5.45×39mm, 7.62×39mm, Caseless |
| Caliber | 5.45mm, 7.62mm |
| Action | Gas-operated |
| Feed system | 30-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Iron sights |
The AO-31 was a Soviet fully automatic assault rifle chambered for the 5.45×39mm and 7.62×39mm rounds, developed from 1962 to 1964.[1] The weapon is Simonov's adaption of the AK-47 platform as a result of its reliability.
AO-31-7
AO-31-7 was a caseless variant of the AO-31 assault rifle.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "11. АВТОМАТЫ - Военный паритет" (in Russian). Militaryparitet.com. 2007-08-08. Retrieved 2010-06-03.
- ↑ http://wartime.org.ua/989-eksperimentalna-zbroya-simonova-sg.html (Ukrainian)
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