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AM-17
TypeCompact assault rifle
Place of originRussia
Production history
DesignerYevgeny Dragunov
Kalashnikov Concern
ManufacturerKalashnikov Concern
VariantsAMB-17
Specifications
Mass2.5 kg (5.5 lb) (empty)
Length750 mm (30 in) (stock unfolded)
490 mm (19 in) (stock folded)
Barrel length123 mm (4.8 in)

Cartridge5.45×39mm
Rate of fire700–850 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity123 m/s (400 ft/s)
Effective firing range123 m (135 yd)
Feed system30-round detachable box magazine (AK-74)
SightsIron or optical sights (Picatinny rail)

The AM-17 (Russian: Автомат Малогабаритный, romanizedAvtomat Malogabaritnyy, lit.'assault rifle compact', English: compact assault rifle) is a Russian compact assault rifle designed by Kalashnikov Concern as a potential replacement for the AKS-74U. It is chambered for the 5.45×39mm cartridge.[1] It is based on Kalashnikov Concern's MA prototype, itself based on a prototype of the same name designed by Yevgeny Dragunov.

AMB-17

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AMB-17
TypeSuppressed compact assault rifle
Place of originRussia
Production history
DesignerKalashnikov Concern
ManufacturerKalashnikov Concern
Specifications
Mass2.9 kg (6.4 lb) (empty)
Length850 mm (33 in) (stock unfolded)
600 mm (24 in) (stock folded)
Barrel length123 mm (4.8 in)

Cartridge9×39mm
Rate of fire700–850 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity123 m/s (400 ft/s)
Effective firing range123 m (135 yd)
Feed system10-, 20-, 30-round detachable box magazine (AS Val)
SightsIron or optical sights (Picatinny rail)

The AMB-17 (Russian: АМБ-17; Russian: Автомат Малогабаритный Бесшумный, romanizedAvtomat Malogabaritnyy Besshumnyy, lit.'assault rifle compact silent', English: suppressed compact assault rifle) is an integrally suppressed variant, chambered for the 9×39mm cartridge, designed as a potential replacement for the AS Val and VSS Vintorez.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Popenker, Maxim. "AM-17". Modern Firearms. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
  2. ^ Popenker, Maxim. "AMB-17". Modern Firearms. Retrieved 4 January 2018.