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Carbines · Pakistan · 1980
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AKMSU

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Compactness
75
Manoeuvrability
70
Firepower
60
Accuracy
50
Effective Range
45
Reliability
90
Modularity
30
Ergonomics
40
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Pakistan
CategoryCarbines
EraCold War
In service1980
Operators11 countries
Quantity1
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
62
Carbines MASS Rating
4/6
Cold War
28/46
All-Time
Carbines · 10 axes scored
Compactness
75
Manoeuvrability
70
Firepower
60
Accuracy
50
Effective Range
45
Reliability
90
Modularity
30
Ergonomics
40
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
AKMSU
Category
Country
Production
1980–
Quantity
1
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CARBINES · COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
62
carbines category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the carbines category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1980
  • DesignerA gunsmith from Dara Adamkhel
  • Weight (Empty)2.85 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation8MOD.8
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity680 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)200 m
  • Maximum Range400 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Total Production1
  • Production Start1980
  • Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1980Production started
46
years in service
1
units produced
7
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
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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