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Bekas-Auto

Combat Shotguns · Russia · 2002
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Bekas-Auto

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Close-Range Lethality
75
Ammunition Versatility
60
Capacity
55
Reliability
85
Handling
70
Breaching Capability
65
Pattern Control
50
Ergonomics
60
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Russia
ManufacturerVyatskiye Polyany Machine-Building Plant
CategoryCombat Shotguns
EraPost-Cold War
In service2002
Operators9 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
67
Combat Shotguns MASS Rating
23/35
Post-Cold War
61/107
All-Time
Combat Shotguns · 10 axes scored
Close-Range Lethality
75
Ammunition Versatility
60
Capacity
55
Reliability
85
Handling
70
Breaching Capability
65
Pattern Control
50
Ergonomics
60
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
Bekas-Auto
Country
Production
2002–
Unit Price (current)
$995.145↗ 24% inflation · 2020→2025
Original Price
$800 (2020)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · POST-COLD WAR
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$995.145
Original: $800 (2020)
Inflation: +%24
67
combat shotguns category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year2002
  • DesignerKalashnikov Concern design team
  • Weight (Empty)3.5 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)4.5 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersRussian police
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics5MOD.5
  • Muzzle Velocity400 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
  • Effective Range (area)30 m
  • Maximum Range100 m
  • Sighting Range100 m
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start2002
  • Unit Cost800 USD
  • Variants2
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width100 mm
  • Height250 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2002Production started
24
years in service
9
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
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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