The An 94 is a gass operarated assualt rifle of russian orign, designed by Gannadiy nikonov. The name AN94 stands for Avtomat Nikonova of model 1994.
This weapon was desined as a potential replacement of Ak series assualt rifles, however due to complex design and expensive equipment it has been slow to adopt by russian armed forces, as of march 2013 AK74m is still the general issue weapon, so it is likely that this weapon may never become general issue, also the production of AN94 has been discontinued since 2006.
The primary advantage of this weapon system is that it delays the recoil of the shot until after the bullet has left the barrel, this clames to provide more accurate shots in long range engaging conditions. The AN94 also features a unique 2 shot brust firing mechanism at 1800 rounds/mins, this rapid firing 2 shot brust ensures that the recoil of first bullet is delayed long enough for 2 bullet to leave the barrel. In hands of a skilled solder this gun can practicly shoot 2 bullets at same point back to back. This firing mechanism is designed to aid in armor piercing because two bullets landing very close to each other, or over each other have higher chance of breaking through armor.
The most conspicuous identifying feature of AN94 is its magazing which is cannted several degrees right to its centre, this is importent inorder to accomidate its unique feeding mechanism, the An94 is chambered with 5.45x39mm cartridge, same as AK74m. However it is vastly more accurate the AK74m. And unlike AK74m it can mount both Gp25 family grenade launcher and bayonet at the same time.
Specifications:
Weight= 3.85 kg (8.49 lb)
Length= 943 mm (37.1 in) stock extended
728 mm (28.7 in) stock folded
Barrel length= 405 mm (15.9 in)
Cartridge= 5.45×39mm
Action= Gas-operated
Rate of fire=1800 (2 round burst) or 600 (full auto) rounds/min
Muzzle velocity= 900 m/s (2,953 ft/s)
Effective firing range= 700 m
Feed system= 30, 45 round AK-74 compatible box magazines
60-round Casket magazines
Sights= Iron sights
700 mm (27.6 in) sight radius,
optional optics
optional optics
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