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Assault Rifles · Russia · 1974
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AG-043

AG-043
AG-043 Photo: Oblivion Lost at English Wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
60
Controllability
80
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
65
Modularity
50
Weight
75
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Russia
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1974
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
71
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
25/83
Cold War
114/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
60
Controllability
80
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
65
Modularity
50
Weight
75
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
AG-043
Country
Production
1974–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
25
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
71
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Production Year1974
  • DesignerSergei Gavrilovich Simonov
  • Weight (Empty)2.1 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity700 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length215 mm
  • Sight TypeIron sights -
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1974
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1974Production started
52
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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