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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-63 assault rifle
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
43
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
50
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1984
- Service Entry Year1986
- DesignerSergei Simonov, Peter Tkachev
- Weight (Empty)3.68 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
- Notable UsersSpetsnaz
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge5.45×39mm
- Calibre5.45 mm
- Case Length39 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-auto, full-auto, 2-round burst
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity45
- Cyclic Rate of Fire850
- Practical Rate of Fire850
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Effective Range (point)850 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length430 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights, Picatinny rails for various optics
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1984
- Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1986Production started
40
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
172ASSAULT RIFLES43COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES534RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS247PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
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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