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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
CETME Model L
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
9
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
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year1986
- Service Entry Year1987
- DesignerCETME
- Weight (Empty)3.4 kg
- Weight (Loaded)3.55 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersSpain, Malawi, Ukraine
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length44.7 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- Bullet Weight62 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation9MOD.9
- Action TypeDelayed Blowback
- Fire Modessafe, semi-automatic, fully automatic
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire600
- Practical Rate of Fire750
- Trigger Typehammer-fired
- Safety Typelever
◇Ballistics5MOD.5
- Muzzle Velocity875 m/s
- Effective Range (point)200 m
- Effective Range (area)400 m
- Maximum Range3,600 m
- Sighting Range400 m
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
- Barrel Length400 mm
- Rifling Twist1:178 mm
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight Typeiron sights
- Sight Radius440 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialplastic
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitylimited
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1986
- Variants3
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width60 mm
- Height220 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1987Production started
- 1991Production ended
39
years in service
4
years in production
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
A type of semi-automatic pistol action where the barrel remains locked for a short period after firing, delaying the blowback of gases to slow the opening of the breech.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
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.
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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