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Daewoo Precision Industries K1
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DaewooPrecisionIndustriesK1

Carbines · South Korea · 1981
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DaewooPrecisionIndustriesK1

Daewoo Precision Industries K1
Daewoo Precision Industries K1 Photo: shotgunlee · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Compactness
75
Manoeuvrability
80
Firepower
65
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
55
Reliability
85
Modularity
60
Ergonomics
75
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
88
Origin South Korea
ManufacturerSNT Motiv, Daewoo
CategoryCarbines
EraCold War
In service1981
Operators6 countries
Quantity180,000
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
72
Carbines MASS Rating
3/6
Cold War
13/46
All-Time
Carbines · 10 axes scored
Compactness
75
Manoeuvrability
80
Firepower
65
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
55
Reliability
85
Modularity
60
Ergonomics
75
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
88
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
Daewoo Precision Industries K1
Category
Prime contractor
Production
1981–
Quantity
180,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CARBINES · COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
72
carbines category
ⓘ 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
◇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
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Total Production180,000
  • Production Start1980
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1981Production started
  2. 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
📖 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.
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