Ak 5

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Ak 5
A Swedish marine carrying an AK5 with the old stock, made of tubular steel and with a blank-firing adaptor.
Type	Assault rifle
Place of origin	Belgium Sweden
Service history
Used by	Swedish Armed Forces, Swedish Police, Norwegian police
Production history
Manufacturer	Bofors Carl Gustav
Produced	1985-
Number built	~190,000 + 5,200 (Ak 5B)
Variants	See Variants
Specifications
Weight	3.9 kg (8.6 lb)
Length	1,010 mm (39.8 in) stock extended 750 mm (29.5 in) stock folded
Barrel length	450 mm (17.7 in)

Cartridge	5.56x45mm NATO
Rate of fire	650 or 700 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity	930 m/s (3,051 ft/s)
Feed system	30-round detachable STANAG magazine
Sights	Iron sights

The Ak 5 (sometimes AK5) is the Swedish version of the FN FNC assault rifle with certain modifications, mostly to adapt the weapon to the Swedish climate. The Ak 5 is the service rifle of the Swedish Armed Forces. Ak 5 is an abbreviation of automatkarbin 5 (literally translating to "automatic carbine 5", "automatic carbine" is the Swedish term for assault rifle). The rifle is also known as the CGA5, Bofors Carl Gustav Automatic carbine 5. The Ak 5 replaced the Ak 4 (licensed G3 copy) in Swedish service.

There are several specialized versions available: the Ak 5B with a telescopic sight and a shortened version, the Ak 5D.

A modified version of the Colt M203 grenade launcher can also be attached to the Ak 5. This setup is simply designated Ak 5 med granattillsats meaning "Ak 5 with grenade [launcher] attachment".

1 Variants
2 See also
3 External links

[edit] Variants

[edit] FFV Ak5

This is the regular issue rifle with standard "iron sights".

[edit] FFV Ak 5B

The Ak 5B is the marksman version of the Ak 5. Modifications include fittings for a 4x SUSAT L9A1 tritium sight, a cheek pad on the buttstock, and removal of the iron sights. This weapon is typically carried by the squad leader.

Weight

Without magazine: 4.8 kg
With full magazine: 5.4 kg

[edit] Bofors Ak 5C / Bofors Ak 5CF

Ak 5C

The Ak 5C is the modernized version of the original Ak 5 which is following the trend of a more modular weapon. Therefore, one of the most significant improvements is the MIL-STD-1913 rail system on to which a wealth of different optics, lights and sights can be mounted, such as telescopic sights and image intesifiers. For a comprehensive list of other improvements, see below.

Before the Ak 5C went into mass production it was to be thoroughly evaluated. This was done by letting certain units try an experimental model called the Ak 5CF where F stands for the Swedish word försök (meaning, in this context, experiment/trial). These tests were completed in June 2005 and four months later, FMV signed a contract with Saab Bofors Dynamics covering the modification of nearly 40,000 assault rifles, which will take the company around 4 years to carry out. Serial deliveries are scheduled to begin in June 2006 and will first be issued to the units that have been given priority, which are stationed in Afghanistan (ISAF), Tchad (EUFOR Chad/CAR), and Kosovo (KFOR).

New features of the Ak 5C compared to the original Ak 5:

Improved reliability
Adjustable buttstock
Foldable emergency iron sights (for ranges up to 300 m)
Automatic bolt catch
Transparent plastic magazines
MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail system
New pistol grip (similar to the one on Ksp 90)
Modified hand guard
Forward vertical grip (detachable)
New flash suppressor
Bayonet lug
Tactical sling (nylon)

Contrary to popular belief, the Ak 5 mounted with the Colt M203 grenade launcher is not called the Ak 5C.

[edit] Bofors Ak 5D

Ak 5D seen here with an Aimpoint red dot sight.

The Ak 5D has a shortened barrel and handguard. It also features the MIL-STD-1913 rail system to allow for easy mounting of a variety of sights.

Due to the smaller dimensions of the carbine, the Ak 5D is especially suited for ranger/urban warfare units and vehicle crews who often benefit from a more lightweight & compact weapon when taking into account the nature of their assignments and the environments in which they often operate. The Swedish police are also equipped with a version of the Ak 5D, see below.

There is also a Ak 5D Mk2 version available today. It has the same upgrades as the "C" but retains the shorter barrel.

[edit] CGA5C2

The CGA5C2 (Carl Gustav Automatic Carbine 5 C2) was a prototype model during the development of the replacements/modifications to the original Ak 5 described in this article.

[edit] CGA5P

The Swedish and Norwegian^{[citation needed]} police are equipped with a special version of the Ak 5D called CGA5P or sometimes, incorrectly, Ak 5DP. Essentially it is a black Ak 5D (instead of the regular military green) with automatic fire capability disabled by a hex screw. Unlike the Ak 5D, the police version has fixed sights but is still equipped with the MIL-STD-1913 rail system. Eventually, telescopic sights or red dot sights will be used. Unlike its military counterparts except the AK5C version, the police version also has safety catches on both sides of the weapon.