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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
AKMSU
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ 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
- Cartridge7.62×39mm
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length39 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation8MOD.8
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesselective fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire650
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typeselector lever
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity680 m/s
- Effective Range (point)200 m
- Maximum Range400 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length270 mm
- Sight Typeiron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Length (stock folded)480 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production1
- Production Start1980
- Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1980Production started
46
years in service
1
units produced
7
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries11country
05 / MASS Score
CARBINES RANKING Carbines · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theCarbinescategory.
📖 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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