Leading Russian arms makers to unite under Kalashnikov name - Polidicks

[QUOTE]Published: 06 November, 2012, 17:20 [IMG]http://rt.com/files/business/news/russia-kalashnikov-plant-merger-068/rifle-kalashnikov-ak-47.n.jpg[/IMG] Russia's leading rifle maker Izhmekh and the maker of the famous AK-47 Izhmesh could merge under the Kalashnikov brand in order to avoid bankruptcy, according to Russian Deputy PM Dmitry Rogozin. [I] "We need to set up a new-old brand, named 'Kalashnikov', based on the two old factories," [/I]said Rogozin, who has special responsibilities for Russia's arms industry. [I]"Izhmekh and Izhmash, with all my respect, are not a brand. Kalashnikov – that's a brand,"[/I] he pointed out. With the merged Izhmash and Izhmekh would own the brand name “Kalashnikov” and all rights on it. Currently the Glazovsky liquor plant has produced Kalashnikov-brand vodka since 1995. A German company, MMI has the rights to produce watches, umbrellas and other consumer goods under the Kalashnikov brand. Besides that millions of illegally weapons are produced around the world under the name “Kalashnikov”. The image of the famous assault rifle is also on the national flag of Mozambique. Rogozin also said the final decision on a merger will be made by the parent holding company Rostekhnologii. Meanwhile, the members of Russia's military-technical commission have arrived on Friday in Izhevsk, the Urals city where the two enterprises are based, for talks on the possible merger, according to Rogozin. Izhmash produces over 70 types of weaponry, including firearms, aircraft guns, precision artillery rounds, as well as a variety of sporting and hunting weapons, which are sold at home and abroad. Sales in the United States of the civilian versions of the AK47, known under the brand name Saiga, rose by 50% last year, according to officials at the factory. Law enforcement organisations from France, Poland and Australia have already ordered a number of modified versions. Despite the worldwide renown of its products, Izhmash found itself at the brink of bankruptcy after a recent audit revealed that by last year, the manufacturer had run up debts of $650 million. With a complicated multilevel management system, obsolete facilities and low capacity the company had become unprofitable. Production fell 50% in September, resulting in wage cuts and lay-offs. In October, Izhmash employees, including the legendary Mikhail Kalashnikov, the designer of the AK-47 assault rifle, sent a joint letter to the Kremlin complaining about falling production volumes and low wages. Earlier this year a new management team led by CEO Maxim Kizuk announced plans to bring the troubled rifle-maker back on track by spending about $70 million over the next three years to upgrade its production facilities. The company planed to finalize its recovery by the beginning of 2013 and hoped to develop 10 new products next year including the new AK-12 rifle. The plans came under question as Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Sukhorukov said in January the Russian Army would not be buying the new AK-12 as it already had millions of AK-74 rifles in its arsenal. Izhmash relies heavily on Russian defense orders for its survival.[/QUOTE] [URL="http://rt.com/business/news/russia-kalashnikov-plant-merger-068/"]Source[/URL]

I love M16s!

Holy shit, Kalashnikov is still alive? That old fart, what a brilliant design.

So what happens top Baikal then, operating out of Izhmekh? Will all the Baikal guns suddenly be called "Kalashnikov" and then likely banned in Canada due to the name? Also, I think Baikal was still profitable, but Kalashnikov was bankrupt.

[QUOTE=Falubii;38365539]I love M16s![/QUOTE] no stupid they're glocks

So. just googled that new rifle, the AK-12. Holy fuck it's awesome.

Sukhoi and MIG merged awhile ago. This is the same thing, not exactly sensationalist.

[QUOTE=Crash15;38365595]no stupid they're glocks[/QUOTE] Well shit. Now I look stupid.

[QUOTE=Nikota;38365646]So. just googled that new rifle, the AK-12. Holy fuck it's awesome.[/QUOTE] It needs more impossible to operate right handed selectors... [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/79iJw.jpg[/IMG]

[QUOTE=Zillamaster55;38365545]Holy shit, Kalashnikov is still alive? That old fart, what a brilliant design.[/QUOTE] He's 92. Here he is age 90: [IMG]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3a/Michael_Kalashikov.jpg[/IMG]

[QUOTE=Ridge;38365660]It needs more impossible to operate right handed selectors... [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/79iJw.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE] It's not an AK if the safety lever isn't operated with a mallet.

The man is strong as an ox. [quote]"When I see Bin Laden with his AK-47, I got nervous. But what can I do, terrorists aren't fools: they too chose the most reliable guns." "I'm proud of my invention, but I'm sad that it is used by terrorists," he said on a visit to Germany, adding: "I would prefer to have invented a machine that people could use and that would help farmers with their work — for example a lawn mower."[/quote] A quote by him back in 2002.

But it does help Farmers with their work. If they're part of a peasant levy.

You can't feed your family with an AK, but you can keep others starving.

[QUOTE=Lizzrd;38365985]You can't feed your family with an AK, but you can keep others starving.[/QUOTE] What happens to all the food then?

[QUOTE=Lizzrd;38365985]You can't feed your family with an AK, but you can keep others starving.[/QUOTE] If you cannot hit deer with Kalash, you go hungry. Start with side of barn for practice aim, you will improve to be able provide your comrades and family with much hunted animal for food. So yes, you can feed family with AK, by hunting, as long as you not hold trigger and shoot cartridge-magazine empty from hip, you should hit deer too.

[QUOTE=DaCommie1;38365592]So what happens top Baikal then, operating out of Izhmekh? Will all the Baikal guns suddenly be called "Kalashnikov" and then likely banned in Canada due to the name? Also, I think Baikal was still profitable, but Kalashnikov was bankrupt.[/QUOTE] I know some of those words.

[QUOTE=Apache249;38366018]What happens to all the food then?[/QUOTE] The AK eats all the food.

[QUOTE=JoeSkylynx;38365835]The man is strong as an ox. A quote by him back in 2002.[/QUOTE] Poor guy. A durable weapon that is cheap to produce yet does what it's made to, to a greatly respectable degree and it becomes the primary weapon synonymous with terrorists and violent revolutions in the West, to his regret. On an alternative note, i'm surprised no one posted this yet [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZQdaEFa_60[/media]

[QUOTE=RikohZX;38366120]Poor guy. A durable weapon that is cheap to produce yet does what it's made to, to a greatly respectable degree and it becomes the primary weapon synonymous with terrorists and violent revolutions in the West, to his regret. On an alternative note, i'm surprised no one posted this yet [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZQdaEFa_60[/media][/QUOTE] One of my favourite parts of that game, I still repeat this quote sometimes to this day.

[QUOTE=Apache249;38366018]What happens to all the food then?[/QUOTE] aks dont oppress the peasantry for free!

[QUOTE=Ridge;38365660]It needs more impossible to operate right handed selectors... [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/79iJw.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE] If they wanna avoid bankruptcy they should make and export civi models of that. [editline]8th November 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=mac338;38365806]He's 92. Here he is age 90: [IMG]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3a/Michael_Kalashikov.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE] I almost wonder if he's still got it, his talent in gun design that is.

Okay guys, looks like we're going to need to know how to work this intricate machine that is the AKM. [img]http://filesmelt.com/dl/how_to_ak.jpg[/img] This exhaustive manual should cover the basics.

[QUOTE=That Poster;38366343]Okay guys, looks like we're going to need to know how to work this intricate machine that is the AKM. [img]http://filesmelt.com/dl/how_to_ak.jpg[/img] This exhaustive manual should cover the basics.[/QUOTE] should i load time or people in???

[QUOTE=Lizzrd;38365985]You can't feed your family with an AK, but you can keep others starving.[/QUOTE] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7t9t7HzZR8[/media]

Also, what's going to happen to Tula? Don't they make some of the AKs as well? How are Tula doing for themselves, do they need bankruptcy protection as well or are they thriving, like Baikal?

[QUOTE=DaCommie1;38366622]Also, what's going to happen to Tula? Don't they make some of the AKs as well? How are Tula doing for themselves, do they need bankruptcy protection as well or are they thriving, like Baikal?[/QUOTE] damn i really hope someone here can answer this question

[QUOTE=Whalen207;38365654]Sukhoi and MIG merged awhile ago. This is the same thing, not exactly sensationalist.[/QUOTE] They didn't merge, Soviet era aircraft companies formed UAC, Sukhoi and Mikoyan being subsidiaries. Beriev Ilyushin Irkut Sukhoi Mikoyan Tupolev Yakovlev KNAAPO TAPO

Tula still appears to be operational but it seems that they only make the AK74u [url]http://www.tulatoz.ru/[/url]

[QUOTE=Crash15;38365595]no stupid they're glocks[/QUOTE] Fucker that's an RPG can't you see?