Ak 5

Overview

Ak 5
General Information
Type	Assault Rifle
Place of Origin	Template:Show nation data
Designer Companies	Bofors Carl Gustav
Period Designed	1982
Manufacturer	Bofors Carl Gustav
Period Produced	1986 - 2006
Developed From	FN FNC
In Service	1986 - Present
Characteristics
Cartridge	5.56x45mm
RoF, Cyclic	650rpm
Expected Muzzle Velocity	930m/s
Action	Gas-operated, rotating bolts
Feed System	Detachable box magazine
Ammunition Loading	5.56x45mm STANAG magazines: • USGI M16 Mag.: 20-rnd • USGI M16 Mag.: 30-rnd • (More)
Effective Range	400m
Maximum Range	3,000m
Dimensions
Weight	3.9kg (empty) 4.5kg (loaded)
Barrel Length	450mm
Length	1,010mm (stock extended) 750mm (stock folded)
Stock
Stock Type	Folding
Sights
Sights	Iron sights
Sight Ranges	250 or 400m
Sight Radius	513mm

The Ak 5 (Automatkarbin 5) is a Swedish assault rifle developed from the FN FNC rifle. The Ak 5 replaced the Ak 4 in active service in the Swedish military, and was replaced by the Ak 5C in 2006.

Variants

Ak 5

Standard assault rifle model.

Ak 5B

Designated marksman rifle with SUSAT scope.

Ak 5C

Carbine model from 2006.

Ak 5D

Compact model.

Bofors Carl Gustav Products
Firearms		No Image
Assault Rifles	Ak 5
Assault Carbines	Ak 5C
Marksman Rifles	Ak 5B
Submachine Guns	Ak 5D

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Infantry Weapons
Melee Weapons	Bayonet	[[]]
	Survival Weapon	[[]]
Sidearms	Pistol	[[]]
	Revolver	[[]]
	Machine Pistol	[[]]
Close Quarters	Personal Defense Weapon	CBJ MS
	Submachine Gun	Ak 5D
	Shotgun (automatic)	[[]]
	Shotgun (semi-automatic)	[[]]
	Shotgun (manual-action)	[[]]
Primary Weapons	Assault Rifle (5.45/5.56)	Ak 5
	Assault Rifle (7.62)	Ak 4
	Assault Rifle (other)	[[]]
	Carbine (5.45/5.56)	Ak 5C
	Carbine (7.62)	[[]]
	Carbine (other)	[[]]
Automatic Support Weapons	Light Machine Gun	[[]]
	General Purpose Machine Gun	[[]]
	Heavy Machine Gun	[[]]
Long Range	Anti-Materiel Rifle	[[]]
	Bolt-Action Rifle	[[]]
	Designated Marksman Rifle	Ak 5B
Launchers	Grenade Launcher (Attachment)	[[]]
	Grenade Launcher (Standalone)	[[]]
	Disposable Rocket Launcher	AT4
	Rocket Launcher	[[]]
	Guided, Anti-Tank	[[]]
	Guided, Anti-Air	[[]]
Non-Lethal Weapons	Rifle	[[]]
	Pistol	[[]]
Underwater Weapons	Sidearm	[[]]
	Rifle	[[]]
Explosives	Anti-Personnel Mines	[[]]
	Anti-Tank Mines	[[]]
	Offensive Grenades	[[]]
	Smoke Grenades	[[]]

Firearm Accessories
Optics	Iron Sights	[[]]
	Collimator	[[]]
	Telescopic	[[]]
	Magnifier	[[]]
Attachments	Flashlights & Lasers	[[]]
	Foregrips & Bipods	[[]]

Infantry Equipment
Clothing	Backpacks	[[]]
	Body Armour	[[]]
	Bomb Suit	[[]]
	Elbow and knee pads	[[]]
	Signals & IFF	[[]]
	Suits	[[]]
	Vests & Webbing	[[]]
Headwear	Communication	[[]]
	Gas Masks & Rebreathers	[[]]
	Goggles	[[]]
	Helmets	[[]]
	Vehicle Headwear	[[]]
Optics, Detection and Surveillance	Man-Portable Radar	[[]]
	Mine Detectors	[[]]
	Night Vision Goggles	[[]]
	Periscopes	[[]]
	Rangefinders	[[]]
	Surveillance	[[]]

Artillery
Anti-Aircraft Guns	[[]]
Anti-Tank Guns	[[]]
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles	[[]]
Anti-Tank Guided Missile Systems	[[]]
Anti-Tank Guided Missile Systems	[[]]
Howitzers	[[]]
Mortars	[[]]
Railroad Artillery	[[]]
Recoilless Guns	[[]]
Rocket Artillery	[[]]
Siege Artillery	[[]]

Land Vehicle Weapons
Vehicle Machine Guns	[[]]
57mm Tank Guns	[[]]
73mm Tank Guns	[[]]
76.2mm Tank Guns	[[]]
85mm Tank Guns	[[]]
100mm Tank Guns	[[]]
115mm Tank Guns	[[]]
120mm Tank Guns	[[]]
122mm Tank Guns	[[]]
125mm Tank Guns	[[]]
130mm Tank Guns	[[]]
152.4mm Tank Guns	[[]]
Heavy Guns	[[]]
Vehicle Autocannon	[[]]

Aircraft Weapons & Munitions
7.62mm Machine Guns	[[]]
12.7mm Machine Guns	[[]]
23mm Cannons	[[]]
30mm Cannons	[[]]
37mm Cannons	[[]]
Rocket Pods	[[]]
Rockets	[[]]
Air-to-Air Missiles	[[]]
Air-to-Ship Missiles	[[]]
Air-to-Surface Missiles	[[]]
Anti-Radiation Missiles	[[]]
Cruise Missiles	[[]]
Bombs	[[]]