'''Technical Summary'''
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| Production statues: | Field testing
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| and 7.62x39mm |
| Empty Mass: | 3.3 kg (8.5 lb) |
| , rotating bolt, balanced |
| Manufacturer: | Kovrov Machinebuilding Plant |
| Barrel Length: | ??? mm (??? in) |
| Overall Length: | 965 mm (38 in) |
| Magazine : | 30 rounds |
| Maximum Range: | ??? m (???? ft) |
| Effective Range: | ??? m (??? ft) |
| Cyclic ROF: | 800-900 round/min |
The is a , mainly due to being underdeveloped at the time, the Russian army has begun field trials of this weapon. The advantages of AEK-971 over the
AN-94 is a lighter weight, more controllable and accurate automatic fire, cheaper, simpler construction, potentially greater reliability and fewer maintenance requirements.
