The AK-205 is a carbine chambered in 5.45×39mm. The AK-205 is a modernized version of the AK-105, which in turn is a shortened carbine version of the AK-74M. The AK-205 was originally known as AK-105M before being renamed ''AK-205'' in 2018. The AK 200 series AK-205, AK-202 and AK-204 are very similar in design, the only differences being the chambering, barrel length and magazine type.[3]
The AK-205's development was stopped around 2011, but resumed around 2016. The AK-205 was then introduced in 2018; orders were made by the Rosgvardia for the AK-205.[4]
The gun's safety lever also has an extended shelf for the trigger finger. The AK-205's receiver cover is hinged on the rear sight block with a retaining lever in the back which is responsible for maintaining and securing zero. Its selector allows for single and full auto mode with a rate of fire at 700 rounds per minute.[5]
The AK-205 also uses a birdcage-type hybrid flashhider with compensator design features. The AK-205 has a foldable and adjustable telescopic buttstock which can be adjusted to 4 positions, the stock also hosts a cleaning rod.[6] All of these design features are also available on all the other AK-200 series rifles.
Users
Russia: Reported orders by the Rosgvardia in 2018.[4]
