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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
APS underwater rifle
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
75
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
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
◎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
- Cartridge5.66×39mm MPS
- Calibre5.66 mm
- Case Length120 mm
- Calibre Classflechette
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesselective fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity26
- Cyclic Rate of Fire600
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity350 m/s
- Effective Range (point)30 m
- Effective Range (area)20 m
- Maximum Range100 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length300 mm
- Rifling Grooves0
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction3MOD.3
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1975
- Variants0
◎Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
- Width65 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1975Production started
51
years in service
7
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries7country
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
249ASSAULT RIFLES75COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES932RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS228PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 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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