The AN-94 (Russian: 5,45-мм автомат Никонова обр. 1987 г. / АН-94 «Абака́н», GRAU designation 6P33) is a Russian assault rifle. The initials stand for Avtomat Nikonova model of 1994, after its chief designer Gennadiy Nikonov, who previously worked on …

The story of the AN-94 rifle began in 1979, when Soviet military commenced an R&D program codenamed “Abakan”. This program sought to produce new, more effective 5.45mm assault rifle to replace relatively new AK-74. Key requirements were 50-100% inclease in hit probability when shooting off-hands.

Feb 11, 2015 · The late-Soviet-era AN-94 is a rifle that, in the West, is shrouded in hype, speculation, but, above all, mystery. The rifle’s capabilities, how it works, how it’s made, and who exactly uses it (and for what) are all matters the West has only been able to speculate on.

Russian 5.45x39mm AN-94 Nikonov Rifle: Better Than the AK-74? Developed to replace the venerable AK-74, the Blow-Back Shifted Pulse AN-94 Nikonov is a fascinating hyper-burst design which faded away after the death of its designer.

The AN-94 Abakan is a Russian advanced assault rifle. The initials for Avtomat Nikonov (After the chief designer Gennadiy Nikonov) Model 1994, The AN-94 was considered the successor of the legendary AK-47. The AN-94 assault rifle had been officially …

Jan 1, 2002 · The author fires the AN-94 Assault Rifle in Izhevsk, Russia. Despite its ability of working with a new 5.45 cartridge, it was evident the AK74 could not improve accuracy to the extent the military initially wanted. The reason why they agreed to a compromise was the fact that AK74 appeared to be the cheapest way of introducing a new round.

Mar 24, 2011 · The number "94" is the year the rifle was officially type classified and adopted for military service to replace the Kalashnikov-designed AK-47/AKM/AK-74-series rifles.

Mar 15, 2022 · The Izhmash AN-94 is the latest in the long line of Russian assault rifles and is intended to replace the long-lasting Kalashnikov series of rifle (including the fabled AK-47).

Jan 9, 2013 · Shooting Illustrated has published a detailed account of the fascinating AN-94 “Abakan” rifle. In 1993, a mysterious rifle appeared at an arms display at the elite Taman Guards Division outside Moscow. The strange new rifle was labeled “ASN”—a Russian acronym for Avtomat Spetsialnyi Nikonov.

Nov 1, 2015 · The AN-94 looked and acted nothing like the AK. One of the startling differences of the AN-94 was the muzzle attachment. Called a flash eliminator, this asymmetrically shaped muzzle device featured two vent holes on either side plus a vent hole in the upper right side of the first of two chambers.