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Colt Automatic Rifle
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Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · United States · 1994
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ColtAutomaticRifle

Colt Automatic Rifle
Colt Automatic Rifle Photo: Stave at Danish Wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
60
Effective Range
55
Accuracy
65
Reliability
70
Portability
85
Ammunition Capacity
50
Barrel Endurance
60
Controllability
75
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategoryLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)
EraPost-Cold War
In service1994
Operators9 countries
Data Quality86%
64
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) MASS Rating
9/9
Post-Cold War
43/75
All-Time
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
60
Effective Range
55
Accuracy
65
Reliability
70
Portability
85
Ammunition Capacity
50
Barrel Endurance
60
Controllability
75
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
Colt Automatic Rifle
Production
1994–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) · POST-COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
64
light machine guns (lmg/saw) category
ⓘ 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
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇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
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start1982
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 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
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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