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Bushmaster M4 Type Carbine
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Carbines · United States · 2001
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Bushmaster M4 Type Carbine
Bushmaster M4 Type Carbine Photo: Marie Křížová · Wikimedia Commons · Attribution
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Compactness
75
Manoeuvrability
80
Firepower
60
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
55
Reliability
90
Modularity
85
Ergonomics
80
Versatility
85
Cost-Effectiveness
95
Origin United States
ManufacturerBushmaster Firearms International
CategoryCarbines
EraPost-Cold War
In service2001
Operators9 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
76
Carbines MASS Rating
3/14
Post-Cold War
5/46
All-Time
Carbines · 10 axes scored
Compactness
75
Manoeuvrability
80
Firepower
60
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
55
Reliability
90
Modularity
85
Ergonomics
80
Versatility
85
Cost-Effectiveness
95
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
Bushmaster M4 Type Carbine
Category
Production
2001–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CARBINES · POST-COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
76
carbines category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the carbines category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1994
  • Service Entry Year2001
  • Weight (Empty)2.82 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersCzech Republic, Georgia, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Russia, United States, Uruguay
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
  • Cartridge.223 Remington; 5.56×45mm NATO; 6.8mm Remington SPC; 7.62×39mm
  • Calibre5.56 mm
  • Case Length44.7 mm
  • Calibre Class5.56mm
  • Bullet Weight4 g
  • RimfireNo
  • Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Effective Range (point)300 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start1994
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 2001Production started
  3. 2011Entered service
25
years in service
9
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 100units
100active
📖 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.
A pistol feature allowing it to fire grenades or projectile rounds.
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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