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Assault Rifles · Russia · 1975
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APSunderwaterrifle

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
40
Controllability
70
Reliability
65
Ergonomics
50
Modularity
30
Weight
75
Versatility
45
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Russia
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1975
Operators7 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
55
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
75/83
Cold War
249/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
40
Controllability
70
Reliability
65
Ergonomics
50
Modularity
30
Weight
75
Versatility
45
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
APS underwater rifle
Country
Production
1975–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
75
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
55
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • First Production Year1975
  • Service Entry Year1975
  • DesignerVladimir Simonov
  • Weight (Empty)3 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.9 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersAzerbaijan, Belarus, India, Kazakhstan, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity350 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)30 m
  • Effective Range (area)20 m
  • Maximum Range100 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1975
  • Variants0
◎Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
  • Width65 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1975Production started
51
years in service
7
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 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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