# Kalashnikov AKV-521 semi-automatic carbine

- Link: https://www.military.africa/2021/02/kalashnikov-akv-521-semi-automatic-carbine/
- Published: 2021-02-11T10:20:36+01:00
- Author: Military Africa

[#AKV521](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AKV521): Sub-Zero Freezing Torture Test
 [#Kalashnikov](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kalashnikov)

_Originally tweeted by Kalashnikov Concern ([@KalashnikovNews](https://twitter.com/KalashnikovNews))
on [February 11, 2021](https://twitter.com/KalashnikovNews/status/1359766621674377217)._

The Kalashnikov AKV-521 semi-automatic carbine is built upon a strong foundation
of original [Kalashnikov AK system,](https://www.military.africa/2021/02/kalashnikov-akv-521-semi-automatic-carbine/military.africa/2020/01/why-the-kalashinikov-ak-47-rifle-is-so-popular-in-africa)
but with many modern features. 

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The AKV-521 carbine is intended to provide shooters with modular, multi-caliber 
weapon platform which build on purpose of mounting modern heavy LPVO + NV optics/
IR illumination combo. To achieve this goal, the Kalashnikov AKV-521 carbine is 
designed with basic layout similar to weapons such as SIG SG 553.

 military.africa/2020/01/why-the-kalashinikov-ak-47-rifle-is-so-popular-in-africa

This means that the AKV-521 now features separate upper receiver with solid 1913-
MIL-STD top, and a lower receiver which houses trigger and magazine. Due to modular
nature of the AKV-521, it is planned to be offered with optional additional upper
receivers with barrels, allowing for quick caliber of configuration change.

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As of February 2021 the Kalashnikov AKV-521 carbine is under heavy test program 
since it’s scheduled to enter initial serial production by mid-2021. AKV-521 will
be offered in several most popular intermediate calibers, such as 5.45x39mm, 5.56x45mm
and 7.62x39mm, and with two barrel lengths, standard 415 mm and short 341 mm.

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Meanwhile, Russian Kalashnikov Concern (part of Rostec state corporation) is offering
a whole range of its small arms including the [brand-new AK-19](https://www.military.africa/2021/02/kalashnikov-akv-521-semi-automatic-carbine/military.africa/2020/09/army-2020-expo-kalashnikov-showcase-its-new-5-56x45-mm-ak-19-assault-rifle)
export-oriented assault rifle in 5,56×45 mm NATO caliber.

The new Kalashnikov assault rifle is lightweight telescopic buttstock with improved
ergonomics, a new rear sight and a slotted flash suppressor with the ability to 
quickly mount a silencer. Barrel length AK-19 – 415 mm, weight – 3.3 kg.

 military.africa/2020/09/army-2020-expo-kalashnikov-showcase-its-new-5-56×45-mm-
ak-19-assault-rifle

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