Rocket Surgery: Inside the Russian Nikonov AN94
This video delves into the intricacies of the Russian AN-94 Nikonov rifle, a unique firearm designed to enhance hit probability. It explains the rifle's complex gas- and recoil-operated system, particularly its innovative 2-round burst function that fires at an extremely high rate before recoil is felt by the shooter. The description highlights the AN-94's advanced design, its limited adoption by the Russian military due to complexity and cost, and points viewers to detailed photos on the ARES blog.













