Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
Colt Automatic Rifle
Category
Country
Production
1994–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) · POST-COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1982
- Service Entry Year1975
- DesignerColt Defense
- Weight (Empty)4.5 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersBrazil, Denmark, Honduras, Mexico, El Salvador, Netherlands, Panama
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre Class5.56mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesfull-auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Drum / Belt Capacity100
- Cyclic Rate of Fire600
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity991 m/s
- Effective Range (point)600 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length508 mm
- Sight TypeAdjustable front and rear iron sight; optical sights
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
⬢Features3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1982
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1994Production started
32
years in service
8
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
COLT AUTOMATIC RIFLE · CONFLICTS SERVED IN33% win
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries9country
06 / MASS Score
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) RANKING Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
43LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)9POST-COLD WAR · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)1125UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS45PERFORMANCE/PRICE · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)
ⓘ Rankings are within theLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)category.
📖 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.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
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.
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