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===AK-100 series===
{{Main|AK-100 (Rifle family)}}

The modernised variant of the AK-74 — the AK-74M — was used as the technical basis for the new Russian [[AK-100 (rifle family)|AK-100]] family of Kalashnikov firearms:

{| class="wikitable"
!Chambering
!Assault rifle
!Carbine
|-
|[[5.56×45mm NATO]]
|[[AK-101]]
|[[AK-102]]
|-
|[[7.62×39mm]]
|[[AK-103]]
|[[AK-104]]
|-
|[[5.45×39mm]]
|[[AK-74M]]
|[[AK-105]]
|-
|[[9×39mm]]
|[[OTs-12 Tiss]]
|[[AK-9]]
|}
<small>Even with the differences in the above table all of these firearms are made to similar specifications.<ref name="weaponsystems.net" /></small>

These original AK-100 series firearms were introduced in 1994 and are categorized by all having black polymer [[handguard]]s, folding polymer [[Stock (firearms)|stocks]], and use of AK-74M internal systems. Parts are highly interchangeable.<ref name="weaponsystems.net">{{Cite web |url=https://old.weaponsystems.net/weaponsystem/AA04%20-%20AK-100.html |title=AK-100 |date=2014 |website=Weaponsystems.net|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230309065432/https://old.weaponsystems.net/weaponsystem/AA04%20-%20AK-100.html |archive-date=9 March 2023 }}</ref> The AK-101, AK-102, AK-103 and AK-104 are destined primarily for export, while the AK-105 was developed for replacing the shorter barreled AKS-74U. The AK-105 is used by the Russian Army and Ministry of Internal Affairs.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.military-today.com/firearms/ak_100_series.htm|title=AK-100 series - Assault rifle |url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221121031902if_/https://www.military-today.com/firearms/ak_100_series.htm |archive-date=21 November 2022}}</ref>

Additionally, the 5.45×39mm [[AK-107]], 5.56×45mm NATO [[AK-108]] and 7.62×39mm [[AK-107|AK-109]] assault rifles were developed. These have a technically differing balanced recoil system to reduce felt recoil and muzzle rise. This balanced recoil system designed by Yuriy K. Alexandrov for Kalashnikov-pattern rifles is a significant change to the [[Kalashnikov rifle|Kalashnikov]] operating system of the 1940s. The operating system of these new rifles was derived from the [[AL-7]] experimental rifle of the early 1970s. Since their development, these rifles met little commercial success.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rbth.com/science-and-tech/333038-why-ak-107-never-became-service-weapon |title=Why the AK-107 never became a Russian service weapon |first=Igor |last=Rozin |date=25 November 2020 |website=Russia Beyond|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020174022/https://www.rbth.com/science-and-tech/333038-why-ak-107-never-became-service-weapon |archive-date=20 October 2022 }}</ref>

==== AK-200 series ====
The [[AK-100 (rifle family)#AK-100M/200 series|AK-100M/AK-200 rifle family]] was initially conceived around 2009 as an improved variant of the basic AK-100 series. Most improvements centered on ergonomic improvements and mounting systems for accessories. The development of the AK-200 family was stopped around 2011, but resumed around 2016. In 2017, Kalashnikov unveiled the modernised versions of the AK-100 family of rifles.  The AK-200 series are based on the AK-100 series and the [[AK-12]]. They can be chambered in [[5.45×39mm]], [[5.56×45mm NATO]] and [[7.62×39mm]], and use a barrel and gas system assembly similar to that of the [[AK-74M]]/AK-100 rifle family. Improvements added from the AK-12 include [[Picatinny rail]]s, a new pistol grip, a new adjustable buttstock and a new flash hider.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/06/08/kalashnikov-concern-introduces-ak-200-series-of-rifles/|title=Kalashnikov Concern Renames the 100M-Series of AK Rifles to 200-Series|website=thefirearmblog.com|date= 8 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005000743/https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/06/08/kalashnikov-concern-introduces-ak-200-series-of-rifles/ |archive-date=5 October 2022 }}</ref> They feed from 30-round magazines, and are compatible with drum magazines from the [[RPK]] and RPK-74.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://modernfirearms.net/en/assault-rifles/ak-200-2/|title=200 series Kalashnikov assault rifle: AK-200, AK-201, AK-202, AK-203, AK-204, AK-205 (Russia)|website=modernfirearms.net|date=7 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105184910/http://modernfirearms.net/en/assault-rifles/ak-200-2/ |archive-date=5 November 2018 }}</ref> After 2017 these arms were assigned AK-200 series designations.

{| class="wikitable"
!Chambering
!Assault Rifle
!Carbine
|-
|[[5.45×39mm]]
|[[AK-200]]
|[[AK-205]]
|-
|[[5.56×45mm NATO]]
|[[AK-201]]
|[[AK-202]]
|-
|[[7.62×39mm]]
|[[AK-203]]
|[[AK-204]]
|}

As of 2018, the AK-200 series rifles are offered for export sales and for domestic law enforcement users in Russia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/february_2019_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/rosoboronexport_starts_promoting_a_new_series_of_kalashnikov_assault_rifles.html|title=Rosoboronexport starts promoting new series of Kalashnikov assault rifles|date=8 February 2019|website=armyrecognition.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220208055536/https://www.armyrecognition.com/february_2019_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/rosoboronexport_starts_promoting_a_new_series_of_kalashnikov_assault_rifles.html |archive-date=8 February 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/09/19/russian-national-guard-orders-new-ak-200-series-rifles/|title=Russian National Guard Orders New AK-200 Series Rifles|date=19 September 2018|website=thefirearmblog.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113000042/https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/09/19/russian-national-guard-orders-new-ak-200-series-rifles/ |archive-date=13 November 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/march_2019_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/russian_national_guard_modernizes_firearm_vehicle_and_boat_inventory.html|title=Russian National Guard modernizes firearm, vehicle and boat inventory &#124; March 2019 Global Defense Security army news industry &#124; Defense Security global news industry army 2019 &#124; Archive News year|website=www.armyrecognition.com|date=15 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221205041644/https://www.armyrecognition.com/march_2019_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/russian_national_guard_modernizes_firearm_vehicle_and_boat_inventory.html |archive-date=5 December 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2019/02/26/rosoboronexport-starts-promoting-the-new-kalashnikov-ak200-series/|title=Russia Starts Promoting the New Kalashnikov AK200 Series|date=26 February 2019|website=thefirearmblog.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230301081134/https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2019/02/26/rosoboronexport-starts-promoting-the-new-kalashnikov-ak200-series/ |archive-date=1 March 2023 }}</ref>