The AN-94 (Russian: 5,45-мм автомат Никонова обр. 1987 г. / АН-94 «Абака́н», GRAU designation 6P33) is a Russian assault rifle. The initials stand for Avtomat Nikonova model of 1994, after its chief designer Gennadiy Nikonov, who previously worked on …

The Nikonov AN-94 “Abakan” assault rifle was officially adopted by Russian army in 1997, in an attempt to replace AK-74 rifles in front line infantry, airborne and Spetsnaz units.

Russian 5.45x39mm AN-94 Nikonov Rifle: Better Than the AK-74? Developed to replace the venerable AK-74, the Blow-Back Shifted Pulse AN-94 Nikonov is a fascinating hyper-burst design which faded away after the death of its designer.

Unlike the US, Russia had already adopted and refined an ‘assault rifle’ in a so-called ‘intermediate’ calibre that more easily lent itself to calibre conversion. Adopting an interim SCHV variant of the AKM would act as a large-scale field test of the new cartridge, using a …

Oct 21, 2024 · Developed to replace the stalwart AK-74 as Russia‘s next generation service rifle, the AN-94 brought an innovative "hyper burst" firing mechanism that enables a two round burst at an astonishing rate of fire.

Jan 1, 2002 · The author fires the AN-94 Assault Rifle in Izhevsk, Russia. Despite its ability of working with a new 5.45 cartridge, it was evident the AK74 could not improve accuracy to the extent the military initially wanted.

The AN-94 is a new Russian selective fire Assault Rifle created to replace the 40 year old AK-74 type assault rifles, and uses the same magazines. It has a folding stock and a unique flash suppressor. It has 4 fire modes; safe, semi, 2-round burst, and fully automatic.

Nov 1, 2015 · Finally, Russian officials announced that the AN-94 would replace the venerable AK as the standard infantry weapon in the Russian arsenal. Many had predicted this, but even so, members of the world military elite still were stunned by the pronouncement.

The AN-94 Abakan is a Russian advanced assault rifle. The initials for Avtomat Nikonov (After the chief designer Gennadiy Nikonov) Model 1994, The AN-94 was considered the successor of the legendary AK-47.

Mar 24, 2011 · The number "94" is the year the rifle was officially type classified and adopted for military service to replace the Kalashnikov-designed AK-47/AKM/AK-74-series rifles.