Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
Daewoo Precision Industries K1
Category
Country
Production
1981–
Quantity
180,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the carbines category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1980
- Service Entry Year1981
- DesignerAgency for Defense Development; Daewoo Precision Industries
- Weight (Empty)2.87 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersRepublic of Korea Armed Forces, Indonesian Air Force, Cambodia Special Forces Command
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.223 Remington <small>(pre 2014 production)</small>; 5.56×45mm NATO <small>(post 2014 production)</small>
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre Class5.56mm
- Bullet Weight3.6 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-auto, full-auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire750
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity820 m/s
- Muzzle Energy1,750
- Effective Range (point)250 m
- Sighting Range400 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length465 mm
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Furniture Materialfiberglass
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Total Production180,000
- Production Start1980
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1981Production started
- 1990First deployment: Gulf War
45
years in service
180,000
units produced
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
DAEWOO PRECISION INDUSTRIES K1 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory3country · 1,272units
1,272active
06 / MASS Score
CARBINES RANKING Carbines · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theCarbinescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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