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Brügger&ThometAPC

Assault Rifles · Switzerland · 2011
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Brügger&ThometAPC

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
60
Controllability
85
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
85
Modularity
90
Weight
75
Versatility
95
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Switzerland
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraModern Era
In service2011
Operators6 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
79
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
4/58
Modern Era
13/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
60
Controllability
85
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
85
Modularity
90
Weight
75
Versatility
95
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Brügger & Thomet APC
Production
2011–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
79
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 Year2011
  • Service Entry Year2011
  • DesignerB&T
  • Weight (Empty)2.5 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersUnited States Army, Argentine Army, Brazilian Military Police, Ukrainian State Bureau of Investigation
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
  • Cartridge9x19mm Parabellum, .40 S&W, 10mm Auto, .45 ACP, 5.56x45mm NATO, .300 AAC Blackout, 7.62x51mm NATO
  • Calibre9 mm
  • Calibre Classpistol and intermediate
  • RimfireNo
  • Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation8MOD.8
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction8MOD.8
  • Overall Length597 mm
  • Length (stock folded)385 mm
  • Receiver Materialaerospace-grade alloy (upper), polymer (lower)
  • Furniture Materialpolymer
  • Folding / Collapsing StockYes
  • Bullpup LayoutNo
  • Ambidextrous ControlsYes
  • Modularityhigh modularity with multiple stock options, suppressors, accessories, training variants, and magazine compatibility (Glock, SIG P320)
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start2011
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2011Production started
  2. 2014First deployment: Russo-Ukrainian War
  3. 2019Sale: United States (350 units) · $3 M
15
years in service
6
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory5country · 2,339units
2,339active
Brügger & Thomet APCSALES2records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2019United States350$2.6 M$3.3 M
2019Slovakia26——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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