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AO-38assaultrifle

Assault Rifles · Russia · 1965
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AO-38assaultrifle

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
60
Controllability
70
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
60
Modularity
50
Weight
70
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Russia
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1965
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
67
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
41/83
Cold War
159/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
60
Controllability
70
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
60
Modularity
50
Weight
70
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
AO-38 assault rifle
Country
Production
1965–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
41
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
67
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General1MOD.1
  • DesignerPeter Andreevich Tkachev
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Cartridge5.45×39mm
  • Calibre Class5.45mm
▣Operation4MOD.4
◇Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
◆Features1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1965Production started
61
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
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.
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