Imperial AK (AK-110)
| Imperial AK (AK-110) | |
|---|---|
 The Imperial AK (AK-110) with an acog scope sight. | |
| Type | Modular (assault rifle, RPK/SAW, DMR). |
| Place of origin |  The Empire of Common Territories |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2001-Present. |
| Used by | Other. |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Wolf Armaments. |
| Designed | 2000-01. |
| Manufacturer | Wolf Armaments. |
| Unit cost | $800 NSD. |
| Produced | 2001-Present. |
| No. built | N/A. |
| Variants | Assault Rifle, RPK/SAW, DMR. |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 3.1 kg (assault rifle), 3.5 kg (RPK), 3.9 (DMR). |
| Length | 780.4 mm (assault rifles), 812.2 mm (RPK), 812.2 mm (DMR). |
| Cartridge | 6.45×42mm WA CTA 7.58×54mm WA CTA |
| Barrels | 363.22 mm (assault rifle), 403.12 mm (DMR, RPK/SAW). |
| Action | Gas-operated, long stroke gas piston, rotating bolt. |
| Rate of fire | 650-700 rounds/min. |
| Muzzle velocity | 794 m/s (2,953 ft/s) (assault rifle, RPK/SAW), 829 m/s (DMR). |
| Effective firing range | 500 m - 800 m. |
| Maximum firing range | 3,150 m. |
| Feed system | 30 round detachable box magazine, 60 round detachable box magazine, 10-20 round detachable box magazines for DMR variant rounds, 100 round dual drum magazine or threaded bag. |
| Sights | Iron, variable optics. |
The Imperial AK or AK-110 is a TECT designed modular weapon based off the original Kalashnikov family of assault weapons, like the AK-74 and the RPK. It was designed and is manufactured by Wolf Armaments. AK-110's are gas-operated, long stroke gas piston, rotating bolt, designs; they feature a folding stock, western style rail systems, and construction material innovation for AK style weapons. The system is selective fire, allowing semi-automatic, automatic, and three-round bursts.
The AK-110 was designed as an improvement upon the AK platform of weapons; it was notably modeled after the AKS-74U, AK-74, and RPK-74. The AK-110 was intended to replace current used small arms in the TECT Armed Forces after a perceived failure in the AR Scorpion G2 model; essentially replacing all assault rifle/carbine weapons, support automatic weapons, and designated marksmen weapons. Although the AK-110 took the best of the Kalashnikov family and added other beneficial features used in Wolf Armament firearms, it was never accepted into the armed forces because high tier commanders preferred western designs over an AK design. Even though it was not purchased by the TECT government, other nations bought into the rifle and the AK-110 remains a popular civilian weapon in its non automatic forms.
Essentially a brother from the East to the AR Scorpion - the AK-110 features many critical design features from the Scorpion and its predecessors from the East. The AK-110 is designed in mind of improving and specializing. The body was primarily modeled off the AK-74U and other AK-74 models; Wolf Armaments designers used, however, the same materials used in its other firearms - high impact resistant hard plastic and high grade aluminum alloy. The cold hammer-forged barrel provides a stronger barrel for greater safety in case of an obstructed bore or for extended firing sessions - it is chrome lined to increase the lifespan and durability of the barrel. Modifications for an over-the-beach (OTB) capability, such as drainage holes in the bolt carrier and buffer system, are used to enable the rifle to be fired safely after being submerged in water or in other extremely wet conditions. The firing mechanism is essentially the same as other AK style weapon systems. After ignition of the cartridge primer and propellant, rapidly expanding propellant gases are diverted into the gas cylinder above the barrel through a vent near the muzzle. The build-up of gases inside the gas cylinder drives the long-stroke piston and bolt carrier rearward and a cam guide machined into the underside of the bolt carrier along with an ejector spur on the bolt carrier rail guide, rotates the bolt approximately 35° and unlocks it from the barrel extension via a camming pin on the bolt. Another kept design was the fiberglass handguard underneath the barrel used for handling - innovated from the original laminated wooden handguard that was once used.
As a modular weapon, the AK-110 is intended to replace all other basic small arms for a country's service; it has a standard assault rifle variant, a squad support variant for automatic riflemen, and a designated marksman upgraded variant for marksman support. Each variant can be built and replaced within a few minutes for a trained operator - basic parts like the barrel and firing mechanisms can be replaced quickly for someone experienced with the weapon. This unique feature also lets users have more access to personalizing and improving the layout of their weapons - the limits to such customizations is almost limitless.
The AK-110's primary cartridge is the 6.45×42mm WA CTA which is the standard cartridge used in the TECT Armed Forces; the 6.5mm Grendel is also an optional choice for the Scorpion, as is the 6.5×55mm (modified with a plastic tip). The second primary cartridge is the 7.58×54mm WA CTA, used for the DMR variant of the rifle; the 7.62×51mm NATO and 7.62×54mmR are also optional choices. A NATO variant of the rifle fires the standard 5.56×45mm NATO - intended for NATO ammunition using nations.
AK-110's serve with many nation's armed forces around the world. They are popular among civilian buyers as well.
Variants
RPK/SAW
The RPK variant of the AK-110 is a squad automatic rifle (weapon, SAW) variant of the AK-110 family. It is intended to allow ground forces to provide supporting automatic or semiautomatic fire against hostile forces on a squad level - the difference is that RPK are lighter and universally similar to its other models. The RPK and DMR share a similar longer variant barrel like the AR Scorpion - it is longer, which increases the bullet's range and accuracy. The standard cartridge is the 6.45×42mm WA CTA, same as the assault rifle, which is the primary assault rifle cartridge of the TECT Armed Forces - RPK's use a one-hundred round dual drum magazine design, a threaded bag design, or an extended sixty round detachable box magazine. The primary concept of the RPK variant is to be a lighter and easier solution to squad automatic support. Its goal, essentially, is to be a lighter and more accessible option rather than using larger and more heavier systems like the LSW Mare in providing squad level accurate automatic rifle support - thereby making squads more efficient with automatic riflemen using lighter weapons and carrying more weight.
DMR/Sniper Rifle
The DMR variant of the AK-110 is the designated marksman rifle version of the AK-110 family. AK-110 DMR's are intended to improve accuracy, range, and preform long range/heavy support roles; it is known primarily for the longer and larger barrel, different firing mechanism, and for using the larger 7.58×54mm WA CTA. The DMR can also utilize other 7.62mm cartridges. In general, the DMR was made to provide accurate marksman fire for the squad level unit - rather then have a sniper attached to the unit, a designated marksman in the unit can fill the role. The DMR was also intended to replace older battle rifles in service, like the BR Forelis - though battle rifles had long been replaced, decommissioned, or remodeled for modern uses. Standard ten to twenty round box magazines are used with this variant, and with other similar rifles in service.
AK-110-Russian
The Russian model of the AK-110 is essentially a 7.62×54mmR variant of the the AK-110. Designers decided a variant that fires the AK's current most popular cartridge would be best for both users and foreign buyers. The primary changes are the barrel and bolt mechanics to fire the larger cartridge. The body and magazines were designed intended to fit the 7.62×54mmR already, thereby saving from remodeling the entire body.
Simunition Conversion
Conversion kits are available for all models of the AK-110; they include a bolt carrier (partly colored blue to distinguish it), blank-firing adapter for firing blanks, and an upper receiver colored blue to distinguish it for its practice use. The standard kit will also include a laser transmitter for laser combat systems to use; such systems would include individual soldiers carrying small laser receivers scattered over their bodies, which detect when the soldier has been illuminated by a firearm's laser. Each laser transmitter would be set to mimic the effective range and potential damage of the weapon on which it is used. Depending on how complex the laser combat system is, trainers can retrieve immediate results and statistics compiled by the system; such examples include readings that give medics a digital readout to determine which first aid method to practice and probability readouts. Using the conversion kit, the AK-110 can seamlessly integrate into these laser combat systems.