Vulcan / Malyuk: Ukraine's Bullpup

[@TheArmourersBench]

Thanks for watching guys, be sure to check out our accompanying article for this video here - armourersbench.com/2022/04/10/vulcan-malyuk-ukraines-bullpup/ Thanks - Matt

[@ukrainian_punisher]

I used this bullpap in battles. In the army, it is called Vulkan-M and uses the 7.62 cartridge. As standard, it has a silencer, an Aimpoint sight and a vertical grip. When using subsonic rounds, the silencer is especially useful. Sorry for my English.

[@ArcturusOTE]

Sounds like a good loud out Good luck out there

[@shirghazaycowboys]

Don't you guys also have Tavors? How do they compare to these? I own an X95 myself and like it alot

[@TheArmourersBench]

Here's context on that kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX3Lo2ZoftGBj5Y

[@VictoryisCloseUA]

ССО?

[@ukrainian_punisher]

@@VictoryisCloseUA окремий розвідбат

[@vitaliiriznyk57]

"Malyuk" is a very soft word in Ukrainian. It means "a baby". When my wife was pregnant, we called my parents and told them that soon we would have a malyuk. A very memorable moment.

[@sterkriger2572]

I hope your wife delivered a baby and not a bullpup AK pattern assault rifle

[@vitaliiriznyk57]

@@sterkriger2572, yep, a beautiful baby boy, who had to flee to Germany with his mom. As soon as we win the war, they will come back.

[@Леонид-ж5д2ц]

То что вы имеете ввиду, на английском языке скорее будет звучать " MALYOK" , вообще малёк это маленькая рыбка, детей тоже так называют , в основном в Украине, украинская мова вообще очень ласковая, непонятно почему эту модель назвали "MALYUK" , ему больше подходит действительно первый вариант - РЕБЁНОК, а "MALYUK" - МАЛЮК это больше на тюркское название похоже... Блин я только потом увидел что вы украинец , а писал то я англичанину ... Ну да ладно, Слава Украине ✌️

[@Чеховський-ы8ю]

@@Леонид-ж5д2ц бред.

[@D.Aniel89]

@@Леонид-ж5д2ц малюк и мальок это разные слова 🙄

[@ВолодимирДрогомирецький-ж1и]

I am very pleased that you told about our Ukrainian Malyuk rifle. Thank you.

[@trixus4768]

This is probably the first AK style bullpup that actually looks like a good rifle 🤔

[@TheArmourersBench]

I think I agree! Thanks for watching

[@e2rqey]

it's certainly the first one I've seen that doesn't look at least kinda cursed lol

[@MrZlocktar]

@@e2rqey OTs-14?

[@кешаптичка-щ8ю]

Гроза как бы просто существует чтоли хотя передок там отличается но сделан он почти полностью из составных деталей ак 74 у

[@yizhak3092]

@@кешаптичка-щ8ю Гроза это вообще что-то несуразное. Он выглядит как прототипы Малюка (Вулкан). Он вообще в реальной эксплуатации был замечен?

[@1awrenceofarabia]

There are three big improvements I see compared to typical bullpup conversions: 1. The completely redesigned straight in/out magazine release system with an AR style button. 2. Cross bolt safety near trigger 3. A rigid 1913 interface for modern optics mounting. This one is probably the most important and why UA SF ordered them.

[@TheArmourersBench]

Agree. It's a well designed chassis. They haven't been afraid to sacrifice more of the original rifle in order to achieve their aims.

[@ZAKXOXOXO]

i think the mag is still angle in? but from front -> rear lock into rear -> front lock which also fix the bullpup ak issues

[@grumpy_cat1337]

4. it eats AK mags, unlike any other bullpup UA SF were choosing from.

[@андреймиронов-в4л]

@@grumpy_cat1337 Интересно как у него с установкой подствольных гранатомётов,цевье и рукоять выполнены как одна деталь ,хватит ли прочности крепления выдержать отдачу гранатомёта!?

[@alexca3938]

@@TheArmourersBench U I. Pthink oi. G g v v bc

[@chemistryofquestionablequa6252]

The most interesting thing to me is that the magazines appear to drop free when the release is pushed. That seems to make reloads a LOT faster than usual on the AK platform.

[@TheArmourersBench]

Yes, seems to have been something they have designed in from early on. I like that they have the two magazine releases too.

[@MostlyPennyCat]

@@TheArmourersBench I do like that touch, dual with that one behind the trigger, that's some nice ergonomics

[@digivagrant]

slamming in a fresh mag looks clunky though. 🤔

[@jhonrock2386]

The use of 7.62x39mm ammo/magazine seems to hurt the ergonomics a bit. They should have stick with the 5.45 version, I think.

[@doozledorf7036]

They emulated the AR15 with the fast drop magazine

[@tomsmith2209]

Clearly Ukraine has some very talented engineers. The bullpup design will help with cqb of urban warfare within th cities, but still allow the fighters to have the range when out in the flat open land of Ukraines countryside. Has anyone figured out how they managed to keep the "rock-in" style old AK mags, yet have them drop free?

[@TheJBerg]

There's an elf in there who kicks it out when you push the incentive button by the trigger.

[@TheArmourersBench]

This weapon has zero to do with the Tavor and its tooling.

[@kayagorzan]

That's Ukrainian Magic doing its work right there

[@bluecaptainIT]

I believe the front locking nut of the magazine is spring loaded. Kind of like a BM59, but better: it works even when removing magazines.

[@СергейБильмандо]

We had ak bullpups for decades. They might be ergonomically superior but all the smokes from ejector literally fly into your eyes and you always have to have spare glasses jus in case. Also it's the same problem as for tar21 - you get a lot of smoke on your right cheek and it leaves a mark.

[@spartanong1567]

This is prob the slickest AK Bullpup conversion so far

[@TheArmourersBench]

Agree, it's well thought out. Thanks for watching!

[@grumpy_cat1337]

It's not a conversion by the way, it started as one, but ended to be a different weapon, with a different barrel.

[@rodiculous9464]

The more I look into these the more I believe it is an ingenious design. For example, the trigger transfer bar appears to be a "pull" type rather than a "push" type. newer bullpup designs use a pull system because it delivers a better trigger pull. I have a steyr aug and the old gen "push" system is what leads to the spongy trigger. It appears Ukrainians have been modernizing this indigenous design lockstep with modern bullpup developments. I think probably this is the best "bullpup ak" rifle ever made. Would love to get my hands on one.

[@sterkriger2572]

It looks like THE best bullpup ever made

[@chasewebb7417]

@@sterkriger2572 Almost. The only thing that holds it back is that left-handed shooters will have hot brass flying into their face.

[@СтепанМельничук-ь4ю]

What do you think of FN 2000? It can be fired from any shoulder without picking the structure. Why is he not the best bullpup in existence?

[@TheArmourersBench]

I'd say because its ugly and somewhat over complicated with its forward eject system and enclosed receiver.

[@johnfilmore7638]

@@СтепанМельничук-ь4ю FN2000 ejects cases from the front, below the barrel. Very good for ambidextrous use, Ive been told it has significant problems when firing prone, the brass piles up in front of you and blocks the ejection port unless you keep sweeping the spent casings away.

[@ax_a-ix6275]

Good analysis, greetings from Ukraine.

[@TheArmourersBench]

Thank you!

[@mattfleming86]

That is fascinating. Great inginuity. Manual of arms nightmare though with all of the different versions. The commercial is also splendid! Much like a blend between a us army commercial and some flavor of big-arse-truck commercial.

[@Del_S]

The promo video itself seems more akin to what a Western firearms company puts out, and generally gives off a more professional vibe from the troops using it, showing the product in use rather than relying on showing it off doing a million crazy stunts.

[@josarian420]

When I first saw this rifle in action my response was "...But, why?" This video did an excellent job of explaining the benefits of the retrofit. Magazine loading looks awkward but nothing that training can't fix. If more information becomes available I'd love to see a follow up explaining the changes to the gas block/system. Thanks for the video and now subbed!

[@TheArmourersBench]

Thanks for watching!

[@markwelch9250]

Incredibly fascinating! Thanks for putting this together I've been very interested in this rifle and how it works and this is the most comprehensive video on it yet!

[@barmaley1689]

Дякуємо за огляд! Слава Героям України!

[@thealphazoid]

Героям слава!

[@leonidbogdanov2122]

Посмертно.

[@thealphazoid]

@@leonidbogdanov2122 многим роZZиятким оркам - да, посмертно сказали что они собачий корм, да. А на naZZi ruZZia разве ютуб не запретили?

[@leonidbogdanov2122]

Хорошо наверное, сидя в Европе, рассуждать про орков.

[@thealphazoid]

@@leonidbogdanov2122 ну, так уж получилось что Украина находится в Европе, а орки из Мордора совершают на нее набеги

[@barriewright2857]

Being a non military person and from the information given, so this is a Ak variant but in bullpup form. If i can say it looks amazing and functions really well under difficult conditions and love the rail and attachment points and the ability to make it left hand or right handed. Nassesaty is the mother of invitation.

[@BloPsy_Actual]

Many have tried to make a good bullpup AK, and even more have failed doing so. The Ukranians really did it tho. This is IMHO the perfect bullpup AK ever created.

[@alexanderionov4748]

Да хрен там!Попробуйте не резко отпустить затворную раму и вы столкнётесь с такой проблемой,что в бою пожалеете. Американцы вынуждены были сделать досылатель не ставшего на своё место патрона,здесь его нет. В сериях АКМ это делается простым ударом по рукоятке взвода. А в рекламе всё красиво как всегда.

[@resh284]

@@alexanderionov4748 чего такой злой

[@khalidabara5662]

LOL! Loosen up pro-Ukrainian fanaticism. You guys are embarrassing.

[@nikeimizhongtomasch1880]

@@alexanderionov4748 relax Ivan. Your synthetic Vodka is on the table and they are about to show Putin on TV.

[@matthayward7889]

‘AK bullpup’ has disaster written all over it, but apparently this one’s pretty good.

[@nobilismaximus]

Still better than an AR18 bull pup -SA80- cough…..

[@matthayward7889]

@@nobilismaximus considerably better!

[@DailyDrivenBikes_1]

The soviet union even experimented with bullpups during the cold War.

[@MostlyPennyCat]

@@matthayward7889 Yeah, it's also 40 odd years younger. The L85A2 and especially A3 are fine weapons. Why would you think AK bullpup is an especially bad idea?

[@Del_S]

@@MostlyPennyCat The concept is not inherently bad, but examples of bullpupped AKs mostly have been so far. Many have been conversion kits of dubious quality, or prototypes that never really entered full production, and there's the simple fact the ergonomics of an AK, especially the selector lever, don't really translate well into bullpups without considerable changes. And as this weapon has developed, it has indeed made those changes, rather than trying to keep with as much of the base rifle as possible as has often been the case in other kits and attempts.

[@ErulianADRaghath]

That's an intersting reload! AK mags are usually nose-in rock-back type, but from the promo videos, they seem to have made it heel-first rock-forward instead. I really want a close-up on how they made that work, as an AK magazine has a lip on the front of the magazine and a lug in the rear to engage the latch in a typical AK mag well.

[@chrisguemmer7748]

They state that the mags are made to fall free of their own weight and that is shown in the promo video too. My guess would be they just took the AK mag well and reversed it. So now instead of a nose first, then rock the ass back with the mag release holding the ass in. It is ass first then nose and the mag sits at a bit of an angle with the release holding the nose so when engaged it just moves away and lets the mag fall of its own weight. Kinda of a smart way to handle it honestly. I really hope they import these to the US cause I would love to get my hands on one (bullpups and AKs being the main part of my armory)

[@seanlowry7848]

Thank you for this informative video. I've been curious about this rifle. And this is the first video I've seen with a full deep dive into this fascinating bullpup

[@TheArmourersBench]

Thank you Sean, really glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching!

[@MrGhjkl63]

Very interesting rifle. Hopefully we can get these imported in the states after this is over.

[@wlewisiii]

Love the mag release and the drop free. Wish they'd taken the opportunity to add a full BHO on empty though. Otherwise, I want one in 7.62x39 to go with my Zastavia M70 😇

[@TheArmourersBench]

Well it seems they are continuing to refine (at least before the war) so perhaps they will in the future. Thanks for watching!

[@dnipro72]

Lack of BHO is a limitation of the magazine design, however AK mags with this feature do exist. Croatia makes them IIRC

[@leneanderthalien]

As former FAMAS G2 operator, i'm realy interrested from this ukrainian bullpup assaut rifle...i was never conviced from the standard choice AR15 type rifle like the HK416 adopted in replacement from the FAMAS. Bullpup as many advantages (long barell/low overall lenght, perfect balance), only need a bit more training to be same fast for magazine changes as with a AR type rifle...The best Bullpup i known is the Thales F90 made for the australian army...

[@katyushaslab7635]

I bet after the war parts kits for converting AK's to these will sell like hot cakes on the US market. Wonder if anyone has 3D models or design files already? I can see airsoft replicas of these being a *very* popular product in the coming years.

[@grumpy_cat1337]

It started as an AK conversion kit, but it ended as a different weapon. It has it's own barrel now, which Ukraine produces, it has more rifling in it, which gives it much more accuracy.

[@crtv1337]

This is not a conversion for... idk, 10 years now, if not more It used to be, on the prototype stage. Ukrainian AK to bullpup conversion kit is called Black Storm, that's the one you can apply with your own hands. Malyuk, on the other hand, is now basically a different weapon now.

[@aaronlopez3585]

Thanks for the info on this bullpup, it's very interesting. You have a great channel. The amount of details such as the origin of the weapon and it's production. You don't meander into the area of needless minutiae but are succinct. Well done, I'm a new Sub. Thanks!!

[@TheArmourersBench]

Aaron, thank you for the kind words and the sub, glad you enjoyed the video. That's definitely my aim with these. Thanks for watching!

[@dragonstormdipro1013]

You know what I find really interesting? How they didn’t ditch 7.62x39 and has made a version to use that. The M43 has turned out to be a much more practical round in this war despite the obvious ballistic compromises

[@chemistryofquestionablequa6252]

It's awesome at under 300m. I'd rather use it than 5.45 in urban warfare and cqb.

[@MostlyPennyCat]

If you've got the barrels use them. Mass production keeps the cost down

[@ArcturusOTE]

M43 ammo is better on SBRs than 5.45 iirc

[@rowdyzack5914]

How so more practical? Fewer roumds carried, increased recoil, effect on target is very little increased or even less than 5.45, effective range drops by 1/3rd? Practically everyone has 5.45 over there, btw.

[@augustvonmacksen2526]

.30 cal is .30 cal. 💁‍♂️

[@Grimnir_x]

I really hope this rifle starts getting some love, it looks badass

[@ejnorth8040]

This looks like a very well made and ergonomic design. I’m impressed so much that a I want one.

[@skookapalooza2016]

That's so cool! They really managed to retain the best of the AK in this design. This is, hands-down, the coolest AK based bullpup. Now, after they win this ridiculous war, I hope they export, or better yet, manufacture, them here in the U.S..

[@MALICEM12]

"after they win" given the fact that they are outgunned and out manned severely what makes you think they will win?

[@Rickrolled5997]

@@MALICEM12 what makes you think that being out manned and outgunned prevents someone from winning?

[@MALICEM12]

@@Rickrolled5997 it's been done before, but context is important. There's really nothing preventing Russia from keeping the strategic territories they are taking. Unlike the US and it's "forever wars" that seemingly have no end goal and just end pointlessly and then start somewhere else. Putin has an actual concrete and achievable goal and can just get it. A few rag tag fighters with lacking or dated equipment isn't going to overwhelm the might of a larger, better equipped, better financed, and better organized military, especially when they are just trying to take key points and not "nation build" or "keep the peace" or whatever. This isn't an Afghanistan situation, the only way Russia loses is if politics or economics make the war not worthwhile and such things are far beyond the control of the Ukrainians themselves and more up to the world powers and how they feel about the whole thing. The Ukrainians can put up a fight and slow them down, but Putin is getting that port. Plus this is modern warfare, can't hide if the enemy has drones with thermal vision. Can't take cover if they can precisely hit your particular window with a missile fired from miles away. They can just encircle, out range and precisely bombard where they want and then let the survivors flee rather then box then in and fight bitterly to the death. This isn't WWII with inaccurate artillery barrages, modern guided munitions mean you basically never miss and can always see your enemies. Again, they only need the certain locations at a time and can inch forward from there. Grit and determination alone ain't winning this advanced war. It's just a matter of how much Putin wants to spend to win/ geopolitical factors. I sympathize with the Ukrainians who are fighting to defend their lands, but I know how the Last Samurai ended. All the determination and clever underhanded tactics didn't change the gap in power, once they charged the Gatling gun their fate was sealed. Same with the Ukrainians, I doubt they will be able to retake what is lost; they will only slow down and harass. Unless by some miracle the Russian leadership becomes completely retarded and starts throwing everything away and making every mistake humanly possible. The Ukrainians aren't winning without outside intervention. Most likely Putin "strikes a deal" to end the conflict that heavily favors Russia and forces Ukraine to play by Russia's rules instead of America's. That would make Putin seem "merciful" and the good guy and seem more modern and less barbaric. TLDR; this isn't America dicking around in the sand box to the tune of laughing elites. I highly doubt the Ukrainians can defeat the Russians on their own in a conventional military victory. And Russia is used to sanctions and "being the bad guy", they were bred for this war.

[@Rickrolled5997]

@@MALICEM12 a couple of things: Russia can't keep this up because of hardcore sanctions, if oil and gas embargo is implemented they're done for. Ukraine is actually better equipped in some areas thanks to foreign aid and volunteers, moreover Russia can't produce more tanks while Ukraine gets tanks from the West. Ukraine actually has more people on the ground then Russia, without mobilisation the russians can't win this war

[@khalidabara5662]

@@Rickrolled5997 Go back to your simulator, kid. Don't give your opinion on topics beyond your understanding. Ukraine is not going to win.

[@mikitadou]

Looks really nice, and is very customizable as well :) And, it can fire various types of ammunition.

[@WanderlustZero]

Whisper looks a lot like the underappreciated L86 LSW, with that under-barrel support rig

[@TheArmourersBench]

Hahah yes, I know what you mean!

[@christerlundgren3805]

It's a learning period to change mags, but otherwise only benefits with bullpup. Less barrel rise = faster reaim is the one I appriciated during my 6 yrs in FFL. The Famas was an extension in one word. Looks like this is a contender 👌👌👌👌

[@elktrip2000]

Very good post. I finally got a good look of this rifle I kept seeing glances of.

[@TheArmourersBench]

Thanks you, glad you found it helpful!

[@andyshaw5378]

First report I’ve watched. Really good and highly detailed 👍

[@iutarogirotto5110]

if UKA soldiers arent replacing them for AKM's and ak12 from deceased foes, then that means it is at least as good if not better than those platforms, which is saying a lot

[@TheArmourersBench]

Great point.

[@tranbachuyen6655]

captured weapon dont have spare part available . also same caliber doesn't mean it interchangeable . for example during ww2 british and german use the same 9×19mm Parabellum caliber smg but german mp40 can't not fire british 9mm round and other way around

[@TheArmourersBench]

The Sten and MP40 could fire the same rounds. Magazines were different.

[@iutarogirotto5110]

@@tranbachuyen6655 are you trying to tell me there aren't spare parts for aks in Ukraine right now? Hell you could just take parts from one captured AK and use them to fix another captured AK, I'm pretty sure you can find AKs easily ok the Frontlines, also you don't know what you are talking about in respect to ammo, 9mm Parabellum is the same anywhere in the world, there are other types of 9mm but rounds have standardized all around the world for ease of trade

[@tranbachuyen6655]

@@iutarogirotto5110 during invasion of normandy british made a small tweak in their 9mm rounds to prevent it being used by german if they capture the ammo . since then german mp40 can't not fire british 9mm round if german manage to capture the ammo . and AK12 don't use AK74 or AK47 spare part

[@djwoody1649]

Great work on this mate, been wanting to learn more about this rifle.

[@TheArmourersBench]

So have I! I had a basic idea about its existence before the war and once they began to be seen regularly I thought I'd do some digging. Really interesting design. Thanks for watching!

[@djwoody1649]

@@TheArmourersBench No problem mate, I passed it on to my similarly gun nut pals here in New Zealand. Yes, I had seem some murmurings about this gun and its predecessor before. It is interesting to compare Russian and Ukrainian attempts at a bullpup system. I think the Eastern bloc countries have been far more enthusiastic about bullpups than the West has, where it seems that nations are gradually replacing those they had and not developing many new ones. I think it is a great shame as the bullpup is a great fit for a marksman rifle. The British Army went with a 16 inch barrel AR so that sharpshooters could still fight well in enclosed spaces, wouldn't it have been better if a 20 or more inch barrel bullpup had been developed instead? It also makes sense for special forces (door kicker types) and those typically mounted in or crewing vehicles. If they'd upgraded something like the L22, you'd have a far shorter gun than a Mk18 type carbine but with comparable or better accuracy and energy retention. It seems like the bullpup AK as a concept generates a lot of interest, I remember the Vepr appeared in Call of Duty weirdly enough and I think a bullpup AK was in the Metro games as well. Looking forward to your next work!

[@joshm3484]

Meanwhile, Russia introduced the AK-12. An AK-74 with shitty plastic furniture that can't hold a zero, and a selector lever that can block the trigger if you pull it too hard.

[@shukshinite]

Man, I prefer the old AK 12

[@bennyprice5823]

@@shukshinite ya that was a sexy ambidextrous beauty shame such potential wasted.

[@socialghost4400]

Not to be captain obvious; but it’s pretty clear that this is a cost effective way of making a more modern and western looking rifle out of old Soviet rifles. Obviously done in efforts to make Ukraine more western and get away from anything that associates them with Russia and the USSR. Personally I think it’s a great and cost effective solution to doing so and I think the rifle looks awesome too. Well done Ukraine 👍🇺🇦

[@SergMuller]

I think the original reasoning was quite different: 1) make a compact rifle for dismounting from APCs, 2) have an easy and standardized way of mounting optics and other devices (a pain for soviet origin rifles), while also 3) utilizing any existing AK variant parts. The fact that it doesn't look much like AK anymore is a nice bonus :-)

[@samuelmendoza9356]

@@SergMuller seconded. If there is any aesthetic reason, its to show its quality finish and that its catching up with the times. Politics may have influence aesthetic but I doubt its the first thing they have in mind

[@TuorTheBlessedOfUlmo]

Seen this in many videos and could not for the life of me figure out what it was. Great video answered all my questions

[@TheArmourersBench]

Thanks Daniel, that's exactly why I thought I'd make it! Thanks for watching.

[@Ramonatho]

That circling around the instructor shooting drill gives me so much anxiety... I know they're trained, but damn that's not easy, just letting shots whiz by your ears...

[@TheArmourersBench]

Haha, I knew some people would spot that, I thought the se thing. Less cringe than some of the other SF demos out there though!

[@naruhinafan94]

They full on flagged each other. It was meant to look cool but in no way was that an actual demonstration of proper weapons handling or tactics.

[@ghostmourn_alt]

Great for AK owners who already have 5.45 mags, although I suppose the 5.56 might get the biggest benefit from the longer barrel bull pup design.

[@curnalkilla]

Man I would love to own a civilian version of one of these...

[@baneofbanes]

If Ukraine wins the war they may start producing then. At least hopefully on both counts.

[@sebastiangarcia-yb5ro]

Chambered in 556, great truck gun/ shtf gun

[@baneofbanes]

@@fufelok285 hopefully after this war is over they’ll be back on the market, and even sold in other countries.

[@kingdomofvinland8827]

Same. I imagine what will be sold on the civilian market are the K-01 and K-02 semi auto variants. The first fires 7.62x39 and the second fires 5.56x45.

[@Broadshore]

Not going to lie... I want one.

[@TheArmourersBench]

Same.

[@lotekchapra]

If ukraine sold this in the states I bet they'd have a problem keeping inventory. Probably a good money maker.

[@Alexander-bw7pq]

1700-2100 USD in Ukraine for semi automatic version (with 20% VAT).

[@anonanon7822]

Just some additional info - "Малюк" in ukrainian means "small guy" or "child"

[@StrangelyBrownNo1]

Another excellent video. Your work during this conflict has been really relevant, timely, factual and informative. Thanks.

[@TheArmourersBench]

Thanks so much Marlon!

[@BNRmatt]

Who else is watching this because you've been playing with this lovely rifle in STALKER 2?

[@thenormalberries6767]

What? how do you get it? I only have the basic version of the game. What is it called in game?

[@BNRmatt]

@thenormalberries6767 In the game it's called the Dnipro. IIRC I started finding them after the main quest at the Duga. You can also find them for sale in Yanov.

[@AstoraNoble]

Hell yeah, my favourite gun in the entire game! Good hunting, STALKERs! Слава Україні!

[@LukeVincentNeri]

Their camo blended well!

[@stomtrooper_34]

Малюк (malyuk) means not just baby creature (primarily human babies are called malyuk), but also simple "little one" referencing size, not age of object. Second meaning is more fitting and, I believe, was intended by creators

[@zoiders]

I seem to recall that Tavor clones by Fort are in service as well?

[@TheArmourersBench]

Yes they are! RPC Fort assemble parts sent from IWI apparently, so there's various Tavor models.

[@fauios8852]

Я побачив в коментарях багато здивованих людей цією зброєю, з питанням-«Як Україні вдалося створити таке в такий короткий час?» або здивування на тему деталей цього автомата. Скажу коротко- це результат мотивованих людей які хотять жити в вільній та незалежній Україні.

[@Dawn_Raider]

I’m surprised their Inforce light doesn’t fail them, mine fell apart after three trip to the range.

[@williamschlosser77]

I have a Romanian bullpup ak. The trigger on this is brutal, but one has to love the compact firing position... very comfortable.

[@t.michaelbodine4341]

Great video. Quite the deep dive. Interesting rifle!

[@TheArmourersBench]

Thank you

[@DAN007thefoxx1]

Its nice to see bullpups still having a place in modern warfare when many countries abandoned the concept in recent years.

[@elmacko4709]

the first and only AK platform that I could acually like :P

[@haroldellis9721]

+2 against orcs.

[@Greifus]

Looks like a pretty cool bullpup conversion, and probably the best one done from an existing rifle. I think all that's left to do is to give it the last few modern ergonomic features such as a bolt hold open on the last round (which may require a new magazine follower design), and a bolt release paddle/button/lever to more quickly chamber a round than pulling the charging handle. The separated safety switch and push button is a workable solution and the Brits have the same thing going on their L85s. I don't think it's a huge deal since 99% of trained troops and scenarios call for semi-auto fire anyway, but if they can just figure out how to make the safety switch entirely on the firing grip that would be gold too.

[@GonzoGunTube]

Bravo. Very Informative video

[@CoryHobbs2178]

Pretty cool. My Tavor X95 isn't my most favorite rifle. But it's quite effective and keeps the better ballistics of a 16.5 inch barrel, and basically owns in tight quarters and vehicles, while still being able to easily punch out to 500+ yards. Especially with black hills mark 262 77 grain rounds

[@johnnysilverhand6045]

The base rifle looks awesome but that whisper variant looks mean as hell.

[@jimmyxrose]

thank you for the video!

[@TheArmourersBench]

Thanks for watching!

[@yizhak3092]

Vulcan is an old name for prototypes when old AKs were used for rework. Malyuk uses completely new parts.

[@drez13]

Thank god the cross-block safety is near the trigger. For a second I thought the selector lever at rear was also safety…

[@bloodsord9]

Ukrainian SF are so bad ass

[@jamesgordon7971]

Man, I need one of these

[@mandero88NAFO]

Now this is an unbelievably well made video, not to mention just what a beautifully engineered piece of weaponry the Ukrainians have put out here....i don't know whats more impressive.... The rifle or your review ;) @Brandon Herrera ....Take note ha ha ha oj

[@TheArmourersBench]

Haha thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoy it, appreciate your feedback!

[@EzraeL91]

Mom, I want Ak-12 No we have Ak-12 at home Ak-12 at home: Mom, this is not an Ak-12. This is better!

[@AlanRipman]

Reload time seems a issue with the massive distance between the mag and the grip point. Fascinating engineering and beautiful ton look at

[@eoyguy]

Should stick with 5.45 or 5.56. The curve on the 7.62 mags get them real close to the pistol grips and makes insertion more of an issue. The straighter 5.45 mags give a little more room to operate. Or go with 20 round mags, which is my choice for my Springfield Hellion.

[@michaelbevan1081]

Fantastic brief cover of the weapon’s history, features and use; I wanted to ask: I know most your content is ww2 or modern equipment, but could cover 19th century weapons and equipment too? Because for some reason I have some curiosity about the MK 3 Snider Enfield rifle, it’s odd I know but some of history interests me. Thank so much once for creating the this content. Massive thumbs from me. :) 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheArmourersBench]

Michael thanks for the kind comment, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I honestly just cover what ever interests me and I've done a number of 19th century firearms, including some rare breach loaders, do check those out. I will certainly do something on the Snider. I'm sure you're already familiar but if not do check out my friend Rob's channel BritishMuzzleloaders he has lots of great practical Snider content. I'd like to do a video on some of the early prototypes later this year (just need to get to film them.). Thanks again!

[@Recru1tas]

Malyuk looks great, would like to own a civilian variant, but I think selector is not in a comfortable position

[@Mrgunsngear]

Thanks

[@The_Fubar]

So basically Metro 2033 futuristic Kalash if it was actually functional

[@ДмитрийЧ-з3я]

The previous version of the machine was called "Vepr" ("Вепр"), it is found in the games "call of duty"

[@Rumpel99]

Ukro Brom Prom sounds like a wonderful Techno-Polka band.

[@uglybastard4810]

UkrOboronProm

[@jhonrock2386]

8:15 Me playing Tarkov in Woods (I'm the guy just passing by and being shot in the back.... hahahaha...).

[@mattmuttley]

Very cool rifle.

[@davidcolter]

11:53 Those look like RKG-3 anti-armour hand grenades, which is a bit of a eyebrow raiser.

[@TheArmourersBench]

I believe so David, and a Snickers bar haha.

[@TheFloorface]

i saw a personal security guard carrying one of these in the background of a news report just the other day and wondered what it was. thought maybe a TAR-21 at first.

[@thebeeghost]

" Yuriy Lutsenko, then head of Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, announced on October 1, 2008 that Israel Weapon Industries and the Ukrainian research and production company RPC Fort would jointly manufacture Tavor bullpup assault rifles to enter service with special Ukrainian military and police units. RPC Fort had displayed working samples of Tavors chambered in 5.45×39mm cartridge with Milkor 40mm UBGL grenade launchers to showcase to Ukrainian security forces officers as a means of convincing them to buy Ukrainian-made Tavors for special forces units. In December 2009, a resolution was adopted to purchase the Fort 221 chambered in 5.45x39 for Ukrainian intelligence/border guard agencies, purchased in small numbers. It was subsequently adopted in 2014 for Ukrainian military and police forces also in 5.45 caliber " - so according to this it could be a TAR -21 build under license, chambered in 5.45×39mm.

[@cliffracer_]

Interesting seeing how the magazine's go in, there must be something like a spring to catch the front magazine lug which is something I've only rlly seen on sporting Vepr/Saiga shotguns

[@TheArmourersBench]

I think so, would love to get hands on with one.

[@tomeng9520]

Cool gun. Aimpoint comp m4 good choice also.

[@Tjrissi96]

3:33 How is the receiver cut down? Every single image shown of the Vulcan in this video and every image in can find online shows a complete AK receiver. The Vulcan receiver looks identical to the receiver on my Bulgarian AKM. There is no possible way to cut down the receiver without also shortening the bolt carrier. And all the bolt carriers in this video look completely normal. Also there is hardly any space on the AK receiver to cut down, the bolt can carrier needs to move back 90% the length of the receiver just to clear the magazine to feed a new round.

[@josedorsaith5261]

Brilliant work, guys. Have you seen much info around the Tavors, supplied to the Ukrainian territorial forces by Israel?

[@TheArmourersBench]

Thank you! They are certainly on the ground but not as widely seen as I'd expected they might be. Will try and do a video on them, need to do some. More digging first.

[@oleh_1337]

There's a review video by Azov Regiment operator where he also compares it to AK/AR platform but it's in Russian.

[@dnipro72]

Ukrainians have a license to manufacture a wide range of IWI/IMI weapons, including Tavors. They are very familiar with the platform.

[@MonMalthias]

@@dnipro72 Real life is stranger than fiction. Who would have thought that in this day and age, Jews would be sending armaments to Nazis?

[@net-twin-de]

I personally think it's the best Bullpub design for AKs, much better and more thought out than these Black Storm Kits.

[@TheArmourersBench]

Agreed.

[@brunobegic3841]

It's definitely a cool rifle, but I don't think it can really match some of the other ones out there like the Tavor X95 and VHS-2, at least not yet. It still needs some refinements. The biggest issue I see is the location of the fire selector which seems very inconvenient and out of reach, as well as the pistol grip which seems like a bit of an obstacle during mag changes. I could also use an ejection port on the left and some extra rails on the sides of the forend for some extra flexibility with accessory mounting. Now don't get me wrong, it's quite good but with some extra tweaks it can become so much better.

[@Chris09978]

This is a Joke: Ukraine: Makes a bullpub rifle that’s serviceable Russia: We now invade

[@jayrey5390]

Thanks for the breakdown! Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧🇺🇦

[@JwpGaming]

Valmet did something similar back in the 80's with the m82. Let's just say it's wasn't very left-handed-friendly back then ;)

[@dylanmilne6683]

When a weapon gets a cutesy name it tends to be half decent.

[@korpsofkreig1359]

Damn a 762/545 bull pup? I thought this was just a fancy steyr aug when I first saw it. Definitely would be interested in a civilian model

[@SCH292]

This kind of reminded me of Military Arm's Channel Tim's Type 86 Chinese Bullpup.

[@rabidbeaver167]

bullpup has always been my favorite

[@SonOfTheDawn515]

Cool rifle but wouldn't want anything in the trigger well other than the trigger. Having the magazine release seems like asking for trouble.

[@ChrisSuhan-id4jt]

Hope we get access to these after the war

[@LosBerkos]

I find it curiously hilarious that 8:25 had to show the same first shot over and over from different cameras, obvious stoppage after the first round there.

[@timurgurbanov5442]

6:07 Why are they shooting like that? They can hit each other🤔

[@snaker9er]

I generally dont like bullpups but the Ukrainians really sell this one

[@ML-762]

I'm not a huge fan of bullpups, but it looks clean and well made. Kind of cool imo