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AN94

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AN-94
Name AN-94
Origin Russia Russia
Designer Gennadiy Nikonov
Manufacturer Izhmash
Appearances MGS2, MGS4
Weight 3.85 kg (8.49 lb)
Length 943 mm (37.1 in) stock extended
Barrel Length 405 mm (15.9 in)
Cartridge 5.45x39mm
Action Gas-operated
Muzzle Velocity 900 m/s (2,953 ft/s)
Max Range 400-700 m
Feed System 30, 45 or 60-round detachable box magazine

The AN94 assault rifle, also known as the Abakan, was developed as the successor to the AK-series rifles in 1993. It is chambered in the 5.45mm Soviet round, and its operation is somewhat based on the Pribor-3B bullpup.

[edit] Overview

Nikonov AN-94 "Abakan" assault rifle

The AN-94 is chambered in the same 5.45x39mm M74 cartridge as the AK-74, and it utilizes a rotating bolt to lock the action. Nikonov and the other engineers use the Russian term смещенный импульс свободного затвора (smeshchonnyy impul's svobodnovo zatvora) to describe the rifle's method of operation, meaning "blowback shifted pulse". When the bolt carrier is driven backwards by the force of the gas from the cartridge, a steel cable/pulley activates a cartridge-feeding device. This mechanism allows a much higher rate of fire than would otherwise be possible. This high rate of fire (1,800 rounds/min) is employed in two-round bursts. These form the first two shots on fully automatic fire, with following rounds fired at 600 rounds/min. This is highly effective against body armour; the second round impacts at the same point as the first, enabling the penetration of armour that a conventional 5.45 mm system cannot. The rear peep sight is a dramatic improvement over the standard Kalashnikov notch and post. The muzzle brake is much more effective and produces a quieter weapon report than the AK-74.

The AN-94 is more accurate than the AK-74. It has a higher rate of fire in burst mode, and it can mount a GP-30 grenade launcher and bayonet simultaneously. It can also use newly designed 60-round box magazines.

However it is reported that the AN-94 costs five to six times more to produce than the AK-74. The internal mechanism of the AN-94 is extremely complex and much harder to maintain than the AK-74, so it also costs more to train soldiers to look after it effectively. Notably an uncomfortable pistol grip and a folding stock that covers the trigger, rendering the weapon unusable when folded.

AKS-74U 'Spitter'. The AN94 keeps a light carry weight, but has better accuracy and a high but controllable rate of fire. This weapon adopts a unique type of automatic fire control; the first two rounds leave the muzzle at 1800rpm, ensuring that the second round leaves the barrel long before recoil kicks in. From the third round downwards, the AN94 lowers its firing rate to 600rpm. This has the two bullets hit in the same place, therefore having a greater chance of penetrating body armor.

Due to financial troubles in Russia proper, only very few units are actually equipped with the AN94 as of this 2008. The Abakan may be a great successor to the AK-47 Kalashnikov family of firearms, but its high cost per weapon ensure that it is only issued to select units of the Internal Troops (MVD) and select Counter Terrorist units get first priority as it costs six times more than the AK-74 to produce.

[edit] In MGS

It is used by virtually every Gurlukovich soldier in the Plant Chapter of MGS2 though save for the ones guarding the Shell 1 core who wield AKS-74U's. The rifle is not available to the player throughout the whole game.

In MGS4, you can buy the AN-94 from Drebin's Shop for 5,000 DP or obtained it from one of the two shack next to the Rebel's Hideout in Act 2, as well as the GP30 underbarrel grenade launcher.

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