Rynnakkokivaari 91
| Attackgevär malli-1977 | |
|---|---|
 Attackgevär at the 2000 ACIS Weapons Expo | |
| Type | Assault Rifle |
| Place of origin | Talvistova |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1977-present |
| Used by | |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Harri Huhtala |
| Manufacturer | kansalliset aseistot |
| Unit cost | 9,500Ӄ |
| Produced | 1975-present |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 7.3 lb (3.3 kg) |
| Length | 36.1 in (92 cm) |
| Barrel length | 16.5 in (42 cm) |
| Cartridge | 5.56x45mm TAL |
| Action | Gas Operated |
| Rate of fire | 750 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 920 ft/s (280 m/s) |
| Effective firing range | 546 yd (499 m) |
| Feed system | 20/30-round detatchable STASO magazines |
| Sights | Iron sights; optical sights can be placed with weaver or Picatinny railing mount |
The Attackgevär malli-1977 (English:Assault Rifle model 1977) or as it is more commonly known, the Attackgevär 77, is a Talvistovan Assault Rifle that is currently used by the Royal Army, Royal Air Force, as well as reportedly the Sota-Meri stationed in the Eastern North Islands.
History
In the early 70's it was decided by the Ministry of War to replace the larger and slower firing 7.62mm round with the smaller 5.56mm round. In order to solve this, the government gave the challenge to famed Talvistovan weapons designer Harri Huhtala to design a weapon that could fire the 5.56x45 TAL and weigh under 8 pounds, and cost less than 10,000 Kronig. The result was called the kivääri prototyyppi 1974, or rifle prototype 1974. it was not immediately accepted by the air force, but the Royal Army immediately took a liking to it, an adopted it in 1977.
The production contract was given to Kansalliset Aseistot, who has been producing it at a steady rate since 1975.