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Ares Shrike 5.56
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AresShrike5.56

Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · United States · 2002
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AresShrike5.56

Ares Shrike 5.56
Ares Shrike 5.56 Photo: DiligenceDude · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
55
Effective Range
70
Accuracy
65
Reliability
75
Portability
85
Ammunition Capacity
40
Barrel Endurance
60
Controllability
75
Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategoryLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)
EraPost-Cold War
In service2002
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
65
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) MASS Rating
8/9
Post-Cold War
40/75
All-Time
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
55
Effective Range
70
Accuracy
65
Reliability
75
Portability
85
Ammunition Capacity
40
Barrel Endurance
60
Controllability
75
Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
Ares Shrike 5.56
Production
2002–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) · POST-COLD WAR
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
65
light machine guns (lmg/saw) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year2002
  • DesignerGeoffrey Herring
  • Weight (Empty)3.4 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
◆Construction3MOD.3
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start2002
  • Variants5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2002Production started
24
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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