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Assault Rifles · Russia
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
85
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
60
Controllability
80
Reliability
95
Ergonomics
65
Modularity
50
Weight
75
Versatility
90
Cost-Effectiveness
98
Origin Russia
CategoryAssault Rifles
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
77
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
29/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
85
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
60
Controllability
80
Reliability
95
Ergonomics
65
Modularity
50
Weight
75
Versatility
90
Cost-Effectiveness
98
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
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Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
99
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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77
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1946
  • Service Entry Year1949
  • DesignerMikhail Kalashnikov
  • Weight (Empty)3.47 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)4.37 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
  • Cartridge7.62×39mm
  • Calibre7.62 mm
  • Case Length39 mm
  • Calibre Classintermediate
  • Bullet Weight7.9 g
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity715 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy2,100
  • Effective Range (point)350 m
  • Sighting Range800 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Total Production100,000,000
  • Production Start1948
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
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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