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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
AO-27 rifle
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · EARLY COLD WAR
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
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
◎General2MOD.2
- DesignerDmitry Ivanovich Shiryayev
- Weight (Empty)3.2 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge7.62 mm flechette
- Calibre3 mm
- Calibre Classflechette
- Bullet Weight2.4 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesselect-fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire700
◇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
- 1961Production started
65
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
255ASSAULT RIFLES19EARLY COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES959RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS186PERFORMANCE/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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