AO-222
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AO-222
| AO-222 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin |  Soviet Union /  Russia |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Gennadiy Nikonov |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 5.45x39mm |
| Feed system | 30 round box magazine |
| Sights | Iron |
The AO-222 is an assault rifle of Russian origin designed by Gennadiy Nikonov. It is chambered in the 5.45x39mm calibre and fed from AK-74-compatible magazines loaded on the right hand side in an attempt to make the magazine release easier.
Overview
The AO-222 is a 5.45x39mm calibre assault rifle. It is basically no more than an AK-74 or an AN-94 which it led to with the only difference being a right-hand-side-fed weapon.
References
- Nowa Technika Wojskowa 2002-03/04.
- This article incorporates information from the Russian Wikipedia.
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