Putin praises new Kalashnikov AK-200 Assault rifle

State tests of a new model of the Kalashnikov assault rifle, or AK, will be held in Russia next year, media reports said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Russian security forces have already signaled their readiness to purchase the sophisticated AK-200, which, experts said, will be based on the AK-74 version.

On Tuesday, the AK-200's advanced characteristics were appreciated by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, who visited the Izmash mechanical plant in the Russian Urals city of Izhevsk, where the legendary Kalashnikovs are currently assembled. Alexander Baditsa, an Izhmash spokesman, explains:

"The AK-200 is designed to contribute to a full-blown modernization of the Russian Armed Forces. Significantly, the new model is based on the AK-74, internationally known for its reliability and ease of use , the AK-200's sophisticated design is fully in tune with new demands for waging modern warfare. The new Kalashnikov differs in weight and the magazine capacity, citing a 60-cartridge magazine the AK-200 is equipped with. It is safe to assume that the new Kalashnikov's characteristics are on a par with those of assault rifles currently used by NATO troops."

The world's most widely used assault rifle, the Kalashnikov remains the weapon of choice for more than 20 countries, experts say. It is even featured on the coat-of-arms of four countries, they add, citing at least 70 million Kalashnikov assault rifles produced across the globe in the past. Created by noted Soviet inventor Mikhail Kalashnikov in 1947, the AK assault rifle has since turned into what specialists called the best example of reliable and fool-proof kind of small arms in the world.

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http://www.ntv.ru/novosti/193595/

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[Constantine2609]

@PhantomCaptin America in 70 years "revealing the bow and arrow" :)

Take no offence, I couldn't help myself.

[buddacafe]

I thought the reporter was going to take off her clothes.

[mrcharles007]

that rifle is going to be sold in every redneck gun store in america! yeeee hhaaaaaa!

[Search4diabetescure]

This woman is gorgeous.

[vukashin88]

@anteracmacash Will it jam? And more importanly, blend?

[Noobpatty]

0:53 Russian Girl? :)

Also, give "Girl AK" a google image search

[2prize]

0:21 I thought that dummy was a dude

[Russia2010]

@TheGamefreakguy oO

Something new to me, and im russian! he is still alive dude!

youtube.com/watch?v=vErmwF5p3_­s

this video is 4 days old! enjoy!

[TheGamefreakguy]

@SUPERTASKFORCE0 He is Dead.

[CWHpr0ducti0ns]

@buddacafe i totally wish...

[MrDS002]

Well, if its one thing America does well, its not understanding a damn word anyone else says (=

[SovietGotBass]

Cant wait till i get my hands on one....