Kalashnikov AM-17
- Category
- Assault Rifle
- Barrel
- 230 mm
- Weight, empty
- 2.50 kg
- Introduced
- 2025
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Kalashnikov AM-17 is a compact Russian assault rifle chambered in 5.45x39mm, developed by Kalashnikov Concern as a modern replacement for the AKS-74U. Derived from the Soviet-era MA carbine designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov, it uses a gas-operated rotating-bolt action with a lightweight polymer lower receiver, full-length Picatinny rail, ambidextrous controls and a folding telescopic stock. At roughly 2.5 kg it is aimed at special forces, vehicle crews and law enforcement.
The AM-17 traces back to a late-1970s Mikhail Kalashnikov prototype that languished unfinished for decades; Kalashnikov Concern revived the old design files in the 2010s, modernized them with polymer and rails, and finally put the founder's compact carbine into production years after his death.
Sources differ on magazine capacity - armyrecognition cites a 30-round AK-74-compatible magazine while some sources list 20 rounds. Rate of fire is variously cited as 750-800 or 850 (+/-50) rpm. Serial production launched in 2025 with adoption by Russian forces.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Kalashnikov Concern
- Category
- Assault Rifle
- Country
- Russia
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2025
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 230 mm
- Overall length
- 740 mm
- Weight, empty
- 2.50 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Gas operated long stroke
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Capacity
- 30
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Polymer
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- Phosphate
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Effective range
- 300 m
- Rate of fire
- 800 rpm
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Full length picatinny rail
Folding telescopic stock
Ambidextrous controls
Ambidextrous charging handle
Polymer lower receiver
Ak74 magazine compatible
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 25 5.45x39mm assault rifles | 2.50 kg | 3.40 kg | Lighter than about 90% |
| Overall lengthAmong 25 5.45x39mm assault rifles | 740 mm | 940 mm | Shorter than about 80% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 25 5.45x39mm assault rifles | 230 mm | 415 mm | Among the shortest tenth |
| Magazine capacityAmong 25 5.45x39mm assault rifles | 30 | 30 | Near the median |
Answers
Questions about the Kalashnikov AM-17
How much does the Kalashnikov AM-17 weigh?
The Kalashnikov AM-17 weighs 2.50 kg (5.51 lb) empty. It is the 3rd lightest of 25 5.45x39mm assault rifles in the catalogue.
What caliber is the Kalashnikov AM-17?
The Kalashnikov AM-17 is chambered in 5.45x39mm.
How many rounds does the Kalashnikov AM-17 hold?
The Kalashnikov AM-17 holds 30 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Kalashnikov AM-17?
The Kalashnikov AM-17 is 740 mm (29.1 in) long overall, with a 230 mm (9.06 in) barrel.
Who makes the Kalashnikov AM-17?
The Kalashnikov AM-17 is made by Kalashnikov Concern (Russia). It was designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov.
When was the Kalashnikov AM-17 introduced?
The Kalashnikov AM-17 was introduced in 2025.
How does the Kalashnikov AM-17 operate?
The Kalashnikov AM-17 uses a gas operated long stroke action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
Not a list the maker typed out: the answer comes from the mounts this firearm exposes and the interface each part needs, so it stays right when either one changes.
- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
In service
- Russian Armed Forces
- 2025
Provenance
Confidence in this record
70%
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API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/am-17' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "am-17", "name": "Kalashnikov AM-17", "manufacturer": { "id": "kalashnikov-concern", "name": "Kalashnikov Concern", "countryCode": "RU", "foundedYear": 1807, "website": "https://kalashnikovgroup.com", "logoUrl": null, "description": null, "status": "active", "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": true, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-02-11 23:44:38", "updatedAt": "2026-02-18 03:43:38", "version": "3593fe6aaed7a4f74f79c1f4f9b92bb1f45e039a826875e780967c2ed2b49d04" }, "category": { "id": "assault-rifle", "name": "Assault Rifle", "description": "Selective-fire rifles chambered in intermediate cartridges" }, "country_of_origin": "RU", "year_introduced": 2025, "barrel_length_mm": 230, "weight_empty_g": 2500, "action_type": "gas_operated_long_stroke"}