| 65th | Top Russian weaponry |
| AG-043 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Assault Rifle |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov |
| Produced | 1975 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 2.1 kg (without rounds) |
| Length | 680 mm |
| Barrel length | 215 mm |
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| Cartridge | 5.45 x 39 mm |
| Action | Gas |
| Muzzle velocity | 700 m/s |
| Feed system | 30-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Iron sights |
AG-043 (АГ-043) was a Soviet compact fully automatic assault rifle chambered for the 5.45 x 39 mm round, developed in 1975 [1]. The weapon is a derivative of the earlier and similar AO-31 which also is Simonov's adaption of the AK-47 platform.
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