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Assault Rifles · Russia · 2011
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ASh-12.7

ASh-12.7
ASh-12.7 Photo: Macaque123 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
85
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
70
Controllability
55
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
50
Modularity
40
Weight
65
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Russia
ManufacturerKalashnikov Concern
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraModern Era
In service2011
Operators1 countries
Quantity1,020
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
64
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
51/58
Modern Era
189/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
85
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
70
Controllability
55
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
50
Modularity
40
Weight
65
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
ASh-12.7
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2011–
Quantity
1,020
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
51
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
64
assault rifles category
ⓘ 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 Year2010
  • Service Entry Year2011
  • DesignerTsKIB SOO
  • Weight (Empty)6 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersRussian Spetsnaz
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity290 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
  • Effective Range (area)100 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start2010
  • Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2011Production started
15
years in service
1,020
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE10terms
Firearm configuration where the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, reducing overall length while maintaining barrel length.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A pistol feature allowing it to fire grenades or projectile rounds.
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.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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