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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
AL-7
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1970–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
67
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
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
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1970
- DesignerYury Aleksandrov
- Weight (Empty)3.9 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge5.45×39mm
- Calibre5.45 mm
- Case Length39 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesselect-fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity759 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length571.5 mm
- Sight TypeIron
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1970
- Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1970Production started
56
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 10 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries10country
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
223ASSAULT RIFLES67COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES712RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS257PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 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.
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.
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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