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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
A-91
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1991
- Service Entry Year1990
- DesignerKBP Instrument Design Bureau
- Weight (Empty)4.3 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersRussian Police, Military Services
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge7.62×39mm; 5.45×39mm; 5.56×45mm NATO (5,56A-91); 40 mm caseless (grenade launcher)
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length39 mm
- Bullet Weight3.4 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire600
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity715 m/s
- Effective Range (point)300 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length415 mm
- Sight TypeDioptric sight, Grenade launcher sight
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1991
- Variants5
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width56 mm
- Height291 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1990Production started
36
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
133ASSAULT RIFLES31COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES404RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS66PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
Firearm configuration where the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, reducing overall length while maintaining barrel length.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
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.
A pistol feature allowing it to fire grenades or projectile rounds.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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.
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