KBP ADS

History

Needless to say, special units also need special tools to do their jobs. A typical example is the ADS "amphibious" assault rifle issued to Russian military underwater agents/"frogmen".

Designed in the 2000s, the gun was introduced around 2013 and was manufactured by the KBP Instrument Design Bureau. The ADS follows other Soviet Cold War era weapons with a similar design focus (and battlefield role) - namely the SPP-1 underwater pistol and the APS underwater assault rifle, both of which are detailed elsewhere in this sight illustrate.

Like many other modern offensive weapon systems, the ADS uses a "bullpup" configuration. This places the feed mechanism and action at the rear of the gun, allowing the full length barrel to be preserved while promoting a shorter overall length for this "long gun".

The balance of the weapon has naturally changed and there is a risk of a hand passing through the now closer muzzle, but this design arrangement is proving to be more and more popular with today's tactical weapons manufacturers, made in the image Various guns.

The ADS is a true "amphibious design" because of its robust performance both underwater and on land. The key to its effectiveness lies in the use of two different cartridges designed specifically for its role - the 5.45x39mm PSP cartridge for underwater guns and the 5.45x39mm M74 cartridge for land guns. This is significant for early underwater weapons that were once very low performance on land - the ADS's cartridge replacement allows the weapon system to cover both battlefield roles without loss of performance or shortened weapon life.

The weapon uses a standard AK-74 curved detachable magazine that fires 30 rounds.

The internal action is a proven gas operation with a rotating bolt system and a rate of fire of up to 700 rounds per minute. The maximum range on land is 500 meters and can be easily aimed with standard iron sights. A short Picatinny rail above the carrying handle allows different optics and scopes to be mounted as required. The weapon has a muzzle velocity of 900 meters per second (when firing on water). The overall weight is 4.6kg and the overall length is 685mm.

The barrel assembly is 418mm long.

In addition to the above accessories, the gun is also fitted with a UBGL (Under Barrel Grenade Launcher) system with a 40mm caseless caliber for land use. The muzzle of the rifle can also be fitted with a silencer for covert work, making it an all-in-one solution for SPECOPS personnel, including SPETSNAZ units.

The exterior design of the weapon is more or less conventional, with few exposed parts. Accessory rails are located on the carrying handle. The shoulder rest is sturdy and the magazine sits underneath. The pistol grip is located directly in front of the magazine with a large trigger ring for gloved hands.

The grenade launcher is then located in front of the trigger unit. The barrel sits on this accessory as usual. The result is a relatively compact and easy-to-operate weapon suitable for any agent requiring a full range of weapon system capabilities - from water to land.

The ADS is known to serve with members of the Russian Naval Special Forces who extensively tested the weapon before introducing it.

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