Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Brügger & Thomet APC
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ 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
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modesselective fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Drum / Belt Capacity50
- Cyclic Rate of Fire1,080
- Trigger TypeAR-15 style
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Effective Range (point)100 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length175 mm
- Sight Typeghost ring rear sight and cylindrical front sight
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤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)
⬢Features3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start2011
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2011Production started
- 2014First deployment: Russo-Ukrainian War
- 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
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 350 | $2.6 M | $3.3 M | |
| 2019 | 26 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
13ASSAULT RIFLES4MODERN ERA · ASSAULT RIFLES14SWITZERLAND · ALL WEAPONS29PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 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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