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* Before ''[[Operation Nightfall]]'' the Alpha AK used a 5.45×39mm [[AK-74]] magazine model and was listed in loadout as chambered for 7.62×39mm. It has since been corrected to use steel [[AK-47]] 7.62 magazines, giving it the appearance of an AK-104 in the "Alpha AK" configuration. |
* Before ''[[Operation Nightfall]]'' the Alpha AK used a 5.45×39mm [[AK-74]] magazine model and was listed in loadout as chambered for 7.62×39mm. It has since been corrected to use steel [[AK-47]] 7.62 magazines, giving it the appearance of an AK-104 in the "Alpha AK" configuration. |
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* The Alpha AK's dovetail rail is unusable, as none of its available optics are mounted on the dovetail, and instead are mounted to the Picatinny dust cover. |
* The Alpha AK's dovetail rail is unusable, as none of its available optics are mounted on the dovetail, and instead are mounted to the Picatinny dust cover. |
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| − | * The Alpha AK in game is modelled with a Zenitco B-30 handguard, TWS railed dust cover, a Magpul pistol grip, and a Tromix charging handle extension. |
+ | * The Alpha AK in game is modelled with a Zenitco B-30 handguard, TWS railed dust cover, a Magpul pistol grip, a SOPMOD stock (which is also featured on the [[Mk 14 EBR]] and [[Mk 18 CQBR]]) and a Tromix charging handle extension. |
** The dust cover has the words "PATENTED U.S.A. MADE" marked on it. |
** The dust cover has the words "PATENTED U.S.A. MADE" marked on it. |
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Revision as of 15:35, 29 July 2020
The "Alpha AK" is a term used to describe the heavily customized AK-pattern rifle used by special forces of Russia, namely Alpha Group of the FSB. The term was introduced and went viral after a retired US Army Combat veteran Larry Vickers (better known by his YouTube channel "Vickers Tactical") visited Russia to film with aforementioned unit and posted pictures of custom AKs he encountered.[1][2]
Insurgency: Sandstorm
The Alpha AK is an assault rifle featured in Insurgency: Sandstorm. It was first showcased in a blog post detailing the upcoming update and officially added to the game in November 8, 2018 update.[3][4]
Attachments
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| Underbarrel | |
| Barrel | |
| Magazine | |
| Siderail | |
| Ammo |
Media
| Weapons of Insurgency: Sandstorm | ||
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 Security Forces
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 Insurgent Forces
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| Submachine guns | Grease Gun • MP5A5 • MP7 • Vector | Uzi • Sterling • MP5A2 • P90 |
| Carbines | G36K • Mk 18 CQBR • M4A1 | SKS • AKS-74U • SG 552 |
| Assault rifles | M16A4 • L85A2 • VHS-2 • Galil SAR • Honey Badger • AUG A3 • QTS-11 | AKM • M16A2 • AK-74 • Alpha AK • QBZ-03 • Galil • AS Val • FAMAS F1 • QBZ-97 |
| Battle rifles | Mk 17 Mod 0 • G3A3 • Mk 14 EBR • Tavor 7 • MDR | FAL • ACE 52 |
| Machine guns | M249 • M60 • M240B | PKM • RPK • MG3 |
| Shotguns | M870 • KSG | KS-23 • TOZ-194 |
| Sniper rifles | M24 • M110 SASS | Mosin-Nagant • M1 Garand • SVD |
| Anti-materiel rifles | M82A1 CQ | M99 |
| Handguns | Tariq • L106A1 • M45 • PF940 • MR 73 | Makarov • Welrod • Browning HP • M1911 • M9 • Desert Eagle |
| Melee | Baton • Combat Knife | Kukri • Shiv |
Trivia
- Before Operation Nightfall the Alpha AK used a 5.45×39mm AK-74 magazine model and was listed in loadout as chambered for 7.62×39mm. It has since been corrected to use steel AK-47 7.62 magazines, giving it the appearance of an AK-104 in the "Alpha AK" configuration.
- The Alpha AK's dovetail rail is unusable, as none of its available optics are mounted on the dovetail, and instead are mounted to the Picatinny dust cover.
- The Alpha AK in game is modelled with a Zenitco B-30 handguard, TWS railed dust cover, a Magpul pistol grip, a SOPMOD stock (which is also featured on the Mk 14 EBR and Mk 18 CQBR) and a Tromix charging handle extension.
- The dust cover has the words "PATENTED U.S.A. MADE" marked on it.