Iran buys Russian AK-103 Kalashnikov assault rifles

[Zarvan]

AK-103 is a modernized incarnation of the fabled AK-47 system
The Iranian Armed Forces has signed contracts with Kalashnikov Group for the delivery of Russian AK-103 assault rifles.

Iran imported AK-103’s from Russia, a modern generation of Kalashnikov assault rifles with 30-round magazines, that reported bywww.tasnimnews.com.
The AK-103 is a full-size assault rifle. It is chambered for 7.62×39 mm ammunition. It is the original ammunition that is used by the older AK-47 and AKM assault riffles. The 7.62×39 mm ammunition has superior penetration and stopping power comparing with NATO 5.56×45 mm or Soviet 5.45×39 mm ammo.

So some soldiers prefer this caliber. Some models of this weapon have a 3-round burst capability. The AK-103 is compatible with magazines of the older AK-47 and AKM assault rifles. The AK-103 has been adopted by Russian special law enforcement groups. This assault rifle has been supplied to Libya, Pakistan and Venezuela. The AK-103 is license-produced in Ethiopia, Venezuela and Vietnam.
@balixd @Sulman Badshah @Arsalan
http://defence-blog.com/army/iran-buys-russian-ak-103-kalashnikov-assault-rifles.html

 

[SOHEIL]

 

[Zarvan]

Why are you surprised ??

 

[SOHEIL]

Why are you surprised ??

No idea!

 

[Imran Khan]

its in service since decade whats new

 

[Zarvan]

Iran received a cargo of AK-103 assault rifles from Russia to supply the country's Armed Forces with a new generation of assault rifle. The AK-103 assault rifle is a derivative of the AK-74M chambered for the 7.62×39mm M43 round, similar to the older AKM. Read full news at this link http://www.armyrecognition.com/august_2016_global_defense_security_news_industry/index.php

 

[frs2016]

What happened to the KL-7 rifle, Iran only manufactures for exports.

 

[Thorough Pro]

What's with the optics?