AK-102
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| Name | AK-102 |
| Origin |  Russia
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| Manufacturer | Izhmash |
| Appearances | MGS4 |
| Weight | 3.0kg empty |
| Length | 824mm full length;586mm folded stock |
| Cartridge | 5.56 x 45 NATO |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Feed System | 30-round box magazine |
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[edit] Overview
The AK-102 is a carbine variant of the AK-101 rifle, a modernized Kalashnikov design produced by Izhmash for export markets. Chambered for 5.56x45mm NATO, it uses 30-round magazines. It can be fitted with the GP30 grenade launcher. While the AK-102 shares a similar design to the ubiquitous AK-47, the AK-102's modifications include a revised sight system, a new handgrip, and plastic furniture to replace the AK-47's wood furniture, making the gun lighter and easier to handle. The AK-102's short barrel sacrifices long-range accuracy for maneuverability on-par to the AKS-74u.
[edit] In MGS4
The AK-102 is seen in Metal Gear Solid 4, where it is the almost exclusive standard weapon of the Militiamen whom with Old Snake enters the Middle Eastern urban battlefield, as well as his first in-game firearm (acquired through varying methods in-game). However, even with the GP30 -- its only attachment -- it is inferior to the M4 Custom in terms of flexability; which has otherwise identical range and power, due to its customizable nature. Snake himself was armed with a AK-102 during the initial stages of the Militia assault on PMC troops in the city though while attempting to shoot the weapon, the gun itself jams, much to the Snake's annoyance who is then forced to abandon it.
[edit] In MGO
Available for 1000 DP, the AK-102 has very high recoil when used with no Assault Rifle+ skill level equipped. Without Assault Rifle+, the AK should only be used in short bursts or at close range. The AK-102 can be customized with a GP-30 grenade launcher for 10 000 DP, on top of the original 1000. This gun has relatively high damage capabilities, and it's effective range rivals that of a sniper rifle.
