The TKB-09 (ТКБ-09) was a Soviet delayed blowback assault rifle chambered in 5.45×39mm. It used a bolt attached to a spring in a tube above the barrel. The TKB-09 was intended to force the weight forward as means of increasing accuracy.[1] TKB-010 was the variant chambered in 7.62×39mm.[2][additional citation(s) needed][3]

TKB-09
TypeAssault rifle
Place of originSoviet Union
Production history
DesignerGerman A. Korobov
ManufacturerTula Arms Plant
Specifications
Mass2.48 kg w. empty magazine
Length860 mm
Barrel length405 mm

Cartridge5.45×39mm (TKB-09)
7.62×39mm (TKB-010)
ActionDelayed blowback
Rate of fire800-850 rpm
Muzzle velocity890 m/s
Feed system30 round box magazine
SightsIron

References

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  1. ^ "Опытный автомат ТКБ-09". 4 March 2016. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  2. ^ Nikolayev, Andrian. "Weapon Nomenclature. Russia. Firearms. Assault Rifles". Voyenny Paritet (in Russian). Archived from the original on 13 October 2007. Retrieved 7 December 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ^ "Галерея". Archived from the original on 29 March 2024.