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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the infantry fighting vehicles (ifv) category.
01 / Overview
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLES (IFV) · COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the infantry fighting vehicles (ifv) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Service Entry Year1985
- Combat Weight11.5 t
- Crew3
- Passengers / Dismounts6
- Vehicle Classairborne infantry fighting vehicle
- In ServiceYes
◈Armament8MOD.8
- Main Armament30 mm 2A42 autocannon (300 rounds (180 AP and 120 HE)) ; 9M111 / 9M113 ATGMs
- Main Gun Calibre30 mm
- Gun Typeautocannon
- Secondary Armament7.62 mm PKT coaxial tank machine gun ; 7.62 mm PKT hull tank machine gun ; 2,940 rounds
- ATGM CapableYes
- Remote Weapon StationNo
- Stabilized GunYes
- Ammunition Stowage300
▣Protection12MOD.12
- Armour Typewelded aluminium alloy
- Hull Front (RHA equiv.)15 mm
- Turret Front (RHA equiv.)7 mm
- Active Protection SystemNo
- Reactive Armour (ERA)No
- Slat / Cage ArmourNo
- Mine / IED ProtectionNo
- V-Shaped HullNo
- Spall LinerNo
- NBC ProtectionYes
- Smoke GrenadesYes
- Fire SuppressionYes
◇Mobility14MOD.14
- Engine Type5D-20 6-cylinder 4-stroke V-shaped liquid cooled 15.9 liter diesel
- Engine Power241 hp
- Power-to-Weight21 hp
- Transmissionmanual 5 forward 1 reverse
- Suspensiontorsion-bar
- Max Road Speed60 km/h
- Max Off-Road Speed40 km/h
- Operational Range500 km
- Fuel Capacity300 L
- AmphibiousYes
- Fording Depth10 m
- Gradient60
- Trench Crossing1.8 m
- Vertical Obstacle0.7 m
◆Electronics & Optics7MOD.7
▤Dimensions4MOD.4
- Length5.91 m
- Width2.63 m
- Height1.97 m
- Ground Clearance0.1 m
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Production Start1,985 year
- Variants4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1985Production started
- 1991Production ended
41
years in service
6
years in production
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLES (IFV) RANKING Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
16INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLES (IFV)4COLD WAR · INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLES (IFV)404RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS7PERFORMANCE/PRICE · INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLES (IFV)
ⓘ Rankings are within theInfantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
Anti-Tank Guided Missile: a missile designed to destroy tanks.
A vehicle-mounted night vision system enabling drivers of infantry fighting vehicles to navigate and operate in low-light conditions.
A vehicle subsystem that detects, contains, and extinguishes internal fires to protect crew and critical components.
Optical device that uses laser pulses to measure the distance to a target with high precision.
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical protection for crew and occupants.
Smoke grenades are pyrotechnic devices deployed by infantry fighting vehicles to create a visual screen, obscuring movement or positions from enemy observation or targeting.
A firearm or automatic weapon mounted on a vehicle and equipped with a gyroscopic or hydraulic system to reduce recoil and maintain aim during movement.
Thermal sights are infrared imaging devices that detect heat signatures to provide a visual display for target detection and navigation in low‑visibility conditions.
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