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AO-27 rifle
Photo: Department of Defense. American Forces Information Service. Defense Visual Information Center. 1994 · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Assault Rifles · Russia · 1961
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AO-27rifle

AO-27 rifle
AO-27 rifle Photo: Department of Defense. American Forces Information Service. Defense Visual Information Center. 1994 · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Accuracy
50
Effective Range
40
Controllability
55
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
45
Modularity
30
Weight
65
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Russia
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraEarly Cold War
In service1961
Operators1 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
54
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
19/24
Early Cold War
255/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Accuracy
50
Effective Range
40
Controllability
55
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
45
Modularity
30
Weight
65
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
AO-27 rifle
Country
Production
1961–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · EARLY COLD WAR
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
54
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
  • DesignerDmitry Ivanovich Shiryayev
  • Weight (Empty)3.2 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics7MOD.7
  • Muzzle Velocity1,060 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)400 m
  • Effective Range (area)600 m
  • Maximum Range1,000 m
  • Sighting Range800 m
  • Penetration8 mm
  • Accuracy3.5
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
  • Barrel Length415 mm
  • Rifling Twist1:12
  • Rifling Grooves6
  • Sight TypeIron sights
  • Sight Radius500 mm
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
  • Receiver Materialsteel
  • Furniture Materialwood
  • Modularitynone
⬢Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width60 mm
  • Height220 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1961Production started
65
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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