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Assault Rifles · Russia
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AO-35assaultrifle

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
50
Controllability
75
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
60
Modularity
40
Weight
70
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Russia
ManufacturerTsNIITochMash
CategoryAssault Rifles
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
64
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
189/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
50
Controllability
75
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
60
Modularity
40
Weight
70
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
AO-35 assault rifle
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Prime contractor
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
64
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • DesignerAleksandr Shilin
  • Weight (Empty)3.2 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.8 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
  • Cartridge7.62×39mm or 5.45×39mm
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity715 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)400 m
  • Maximum Range1,000 m
  • Sighting Range800 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
  • Barrel Length415 mm
  • Rifling Grooves4
  • Sight TypeIron sights
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Features1MOD.1
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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