Izhmash has officially unveiled the first working prototype of the AK-12 Assault Rifle. According to Max Popenker there will be two models, a Light model (5.45x39mm, 5.56x45mm and 7.62x39mm) that accepts all magazines that work with existing AK rifles, as well as a new 60 round quad stack magazine, and a Heavy (7.62x51mm) model that will use a new magazine.

The rifle’s major new features are …

Ambidextrous forward charging handle.

Smaller ejection port.

New safety switch.

New fire control switch with three modes of fire (single shot, 3 round burst and full auto).

New hinged top cover. The cover is a lot more rigid that the previous AK rifles.

Quad picatinny rails.

Folding and length adjustable stock.

Ergonomic pistol grip (with a decent radius between trigger guard and grip).

New muzzle brake that attaches to standard NATO 22mm threading.

Improved barrel rifling.

Whilst it is not pretty, in fact it is downright ugly, it possess all the features of the latest western assault rifles.

[ Many thanks to Russian Surt & Max Popenker for providing information. ]