Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
ASh-12.7
Category
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)
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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 Year2010
- Service Entry Year2011
- DesignerTsKIB SOO
- Weight (Empty)6 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersRussian Spetsnaz
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge12.7×55mm STs-130
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Case Length55 mm
- Calibre Class12.7mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modessemi-auto, full-auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
- Cyclic Rate of Fire625
- Safety Typeambidextrous
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity290 m/s
- Effective Range (point)100 m
- Effective Range (area)100 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Sight TypeIron sights, Picatinny rail for various optics
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialstamped steel
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutYes
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- ModularityPicatinny rail, suppressor-ready, grenade launcher compatible
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2010
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2011Production started
15
years in service
1,020
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
189ASSAULT RIFLES51MODERN ERA · ASSAULT RIFLES597RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS186PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 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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