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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
AK (1950)
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · EARLY COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
99
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 Year1948
- Service Entry Year1949
- DesignerMikhail Kalashnikov
- Weight (Empty)3.47 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersSoviet Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge7.62×39mm
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length39 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- Bullet Weight7.9 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation9MOD.9
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic, fully automatic
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Drum / Belt Capacity75
- Cyclic Rate of Fire600
- Practical Rate of Fire100
- Safety Typeselector lever
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity715 m/s
- Effective Range (point)350 m
- Sighting Range800 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
- Barrel Length369 mm
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight Typeiron sights
- Sight Radius378 mm
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Total Production100,000,000
- Production Start1948
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1949Entered service
- 1950Production started
76
years in service
100,000,000
units produced
13
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries17country
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
41ASSAULT RIFLES2EARLY COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES195RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS1PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
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.
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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