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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Caracal CAR 816
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year2014
- Service Entry Year2014
- Weight (Empty)3.4 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersUnited Arab Emirates, Indonesia
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length44.7 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- Bullet Weight4 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation8MOD.8
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessafe, semi-automatic, automatic
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire800
- Trigger Typemil-spec direct trigger
- Safety Typeselector switch
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity850 m/s
- Effective Range (point)550 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length406 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights or various optics
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- ModularityPicatinny rails, adjustable gas system, telescoping stock
⬢Features3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start2014
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2014Production started
- 2021Sale: Indonesia
12
years in service
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Caracal CAR 816SALES2records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | — | |
| — | 80,000 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
41ASSAULT RIFLES18MODERN ERA · ASSAULT RIFLES1UNITED ARAB EMIRATES · ALL WEAPONS29PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
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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