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9A-91
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9A-91

Carbines · Russia · 1993
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9A-91

9A-91
9A-91 Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Compactness
75
Manoeuvrability
80
Firepower
60
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
50
Reliability
85
Modularity
55
Ergonomics
60
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Russia
ManufacturerKBP Instrument Design Bureau
CategoryCarbines
EraPost-Cold War
In service1993
Operators6 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
68
Carbines MASS Rating
9/14
Post-Cold War
19/46
All-Time
Carbines · 10 axes scored
Compactness
75
Manoeuvrability
80
Firepower
60
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
50
Reliability
85
Modularity
55
Ergonomics
60
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
9A-91
Category
Country
Production
1993–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CARBINES · POST-COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
68
carbines category
ⓘ 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
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇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
▤Construction7MOD.7
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1994
  • Variants2
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width44 mm
  • Height205 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1993Production started
33
years in service
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
9A-91 1993
// DERIVATIVES
VSK-94 1994
05 / Operators
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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