A-91
| A-91 | |
|---|---|
5.56×45mm NATO variant of the A-91 | |
| Type | Bullpup Assault rifle |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1990–present |
| Used by | Russian Police, Military Services |
| Production history | |
| Designer | KBP Instrument Design Bureau |
| Designed | 1990 |
| Manufacturer | KBP Instrument Design Bureau |
| Produced | 1991 |
| Variants | 5,56 A-91, A-91M |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 4.3 kg (9.48 lb) (A-91 without the grenade launcher) 4.4 kg (9.70 lb) (5,56A-91 with the grenade launcher) |
| Length | 660 mm (26.0 in) 670 mm (26.4 in) (5,56A-91) |
| Barrel length | 415 mm (16.3 in) |
| Width | 56 mm (2.2 in) 64 mm (2.5 in) (5,56А-91) |
| Height | 291 mm (11.5 in) 292 mm (11.5 in) (5,56A-91) |
| Cartridge | 7.62×39mm 5.45×39mm 5.56×45mm NATO (5,56A-91) 40 mm caseless (grenade launcher) |
| Caliber | 7.62×39mm, 5.45×39mm, 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 600–800 rounds/min 700 rounds/min (5,56A-91) |
| Muzzle velocity | 715 (А-91), 910 (5,56А-91) |
| Effective firing range | 300 m 300 m (5,56A-91) 400 m (grenade launcher) |
| Feed system | 30-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Dioptric sight, Grenade launcher sight |
The A-91 is a Russian bullpup assault rifle developed by the KBP Instrument Design Bureau during the 1990s. It is an evolution of the earlier 9A-91 carbine, primarily designed to be compact, reliable, and versatile in urban combat scenarios. The rifle is notable for its integrated 40mm grenade launcher and the use of a bullpup configuration, which positions the magazine behind the trigger, allowing for a more compact design without sacrificing barrel length.