Night-vision-capable variant of the AK-74 fitted with a left-side rail for the NSPU or 1PN51 night-vision sight. The 'N' suffix denotes 'ночной' (night) in Russian. Type: Rifle Action: Select-Fire Caliber: 5.45x39mm Capacity: 30 Year introduced: 1979, Soviet Union Weight: 107 oz Overall length: 36.6" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Special Operations