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BerettaAS70/90

Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · Italy
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BerettaAS70/90

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
75
Effective Range
60
Accuracy
70
Reliability
85
Portability
80
Ammunition Capacity
55
Barrel Endurance
70
Controllability
80
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Italy
CategoryLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
72
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) MASS Rating
14/75
All-Time
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
75
Effective Range
60
Accuracy
70
Reliability
85
Portability
80
Ammunition Capacity
55
Barrel Endurance
70
Controllability
80
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
Beretta AS70/90
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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72
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
◎General2MOD.2
  • Weight (Empty)5.4 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
  • Calibre5.56 mm
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
  • Barrel Length460 mm
  • Rifling Twist1:7
  • Rifling Grooves6
  • Sight TypeAdjustable front post, 2 position rear flip aperture
  • Optic RailYes
  • Iron SightsYes
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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.
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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