Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
9A-91
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1993–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CARBINES · POST-COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the carbines category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year1991
- Service Entry Year1993
- DesignerKBP Instrument Design Bureau
- Weight (Empty)1.8 kg
- Weight (Loaded)2.5 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersRussia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Syria, Laos
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9x39mm (SP-5, SP-6 & PAB-9)
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length39 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic, full-automatic
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity20
- Cyclic Rate of Fire600
◇Ballistics5MOD.5
- Muzzle Velocity270 m/s
- Effective Range (point)200 m
- Effective Range (area)200 m
- Maximum Range400 m
- Sighting Range200 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight TypeIron sights or PSO-1, Kobra RDS, PK-AS
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction7MOD.7
- Overall Length594 mm
- Length (stock folded)373 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel stampings
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
⬢Features4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1994
- Variants2
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width44 mm
- Height205 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1993Production started
33
years in service
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
06 / MASS Score
CARBINES RANKING Carbines · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theCarbinescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE10terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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