Balanced-recoil assault rifle from Kovrov, competing against Kalashnikov designs using a counter-mass system to cancel bolt carrier impulse. Lost the 1990s trial to the AK-74M but was later adopted in limited quantities for Russian special forces. Type: Rifle Action: Select-Fire Caliber: 5.45x39mm Capacity: 30 Year introduced: 1978, Russia Weight: 104 oz Overall length: 43.5" Status: Active Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Special Operations