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A-91

Assault Rifles · Russia · 1990
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A-91

A-91
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
60
Controllability
70
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
60
Modularity
50
Weight
70
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Russia
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1990
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
69
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
31/83
Cold War
133/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
60
Controllability
70
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
60
Modularity
50
Weight
70
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
A-91
Country
Production
1990–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
69
assault rifles category
ⓘ 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
◇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
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1991
  • Variants5
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width56 mm
  • Height291 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1990Production started
36
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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