Kalashnikov AK-101 5.56x45 assault rifle
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Assault rifle5.56x45mm NATO
AK-101 — assault rifle chambered for 5.56x45mm NATO. Ergonomics 35, recoil 99 vertical and 287 horizontal, 650 rounds per minute. Fire modes: single, full auto.
Stats without attachments
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | assault rifle |
| Caliber | 5.56x45mm NATO |
| Ergonomics | 35 |
| Vertical / horizontal recoil | 99 / 287 |
| Rate of fire | 650 RPM |
| Fire modes | single, full auto |
| Effective range | 100 m |
| Weight without attachments | 2.392 kg |
| Mod slots | 10 |
| Flea Market price | 45,438 ₽ |
In-game description
The AK-101 5.56x45mm assault rifle is a further modernized version of AK-74M base. AK-101 is equipped with a side-folding shoulder stock and a side mount for optical and night scopes. The rifle is chambered to fire 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition, and is designed entirely for export purposes. The 100-series AKs are produced by the Izhmash factories in Izhevsk, Russia.
Which ammo to take
Best by penetration out of 12 options in 5.56x45mm NATO caliber. The full list is on the caliber page.
| Ammo | Damage | Penetration | Armor damage | Velocity | Flea Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 57 | 58 % | 1013 m/s | — | |
| 42 | 53 | 52 % | 1013 m/s | — | |
| 49 | 44 | 47 % | 945 m/s | — | |
| 52 | 38 | 44 % | 940 m/s | 991 ₽ | |
| 53 | 33 | 39 % | 902 m/s | 591 ₽ | |
| 54 | 31 | 37 % | 922 m/s | 444 ₽ |
Weapons on the radar
- The enemy marker is labeled with the weapon they are carrying. The same is shown in the threat list next to the distance and height.
- Weapons in loot are labeled with the price and colored by value tier — you can tell right away whether it is worth going for.
- Aimlines and the “aiming at you” alert: you can see who has you in their sights.
The radar map opens from a link in any browser: on a phone, tablet, laptop or second monitor. You can also share it with friends from your squad.

Questions and answers
What caliber is AK-101?
Assault rifle chambered for 5.56x45mm NATO: the game has 12 types of these rounds.
What is the best ammo for AK-101?
By penetration — SSA AP (penetration 57, damage 38), by damage — Warmage (88). Against class 4 armor you need penetration of 40 or higher, class 5 — 50 or higher, class 6 — 60 or higher.
How much does it cost?
About 45,438 ₽ on the Flea Market per the price snapshot; the trader base price is calculated from 35,663 ₽.
What are its base stats?
Ergonomics 35, vertical recoil 99 and horizontal recoil 287, 650 rounds per minute, fire modes: single, full auto. These are figures without attachments — mods change them.
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