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Amogh carbine
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Carbines · India · 2008
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Amoghcarbine

Amogh carbine
Amogh carbine Photo: Abhiak47 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Compactness
75
Manoeuvrability
70
Firepower
50
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
45
Reliability
70
Modularity
55
Ergonomics
65
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin India
CategoryCarbines
EraPost-Cold War
In service2008
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
62
Carbines MASS Rating
13/14
Post-Cold War
28/46
All-Time
Carbines · 10 axes scored
Compactness
75
Manoeuvrability
70
Firepower
50
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
45
Reliability
70
Modularity
55
Ergonomics
65
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
Amogh carbine
Category
Country
Production
2008–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CARBINES · POST-COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
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
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year2005
  • Service Entry Year2008
  • Weight (Empty)2.95 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.27 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
  • Cartridge5.56×30mm MINSAS
  • Calibre5.56 mm
  • Case Length30 mm
  • Calibre Classintermediate
  • Bullet Weight3.56 g
  • RimfireNo
  • Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity700 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)200 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start2005
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2008Production started
18
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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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