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Combat Shotguns · United States · 1989
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DaewooPrecisionIndustriesUSAS-12

Daewoo Precision Industries USAS-12
Daewoo Precision Industries USAS-12 Photo: The original uploader was Olegvolk at English Wikipedia. · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Close-Range Lethality
75
Ammunition Versatility
60
Capacity
55
Reliability
60
Handling
70
Breaching Capability
80
Pattern Control
50
Ergonomics
65
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
ManufacturerSNT Motiv
CategoryCombat Shotguns
EraCold War
In service1989
Operators7 countries
Quantity30,000
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
65
Combat Shotguns MASS Rating
27/33
Cold War
74/107
All-Time
Combat Shotguns · 10 axes scored
Close-Range Lethality
75
Ammunition Versatility
60
Capacity
55
Reliability
60
Handling
70
Breaching Capability
80
Pattern Control
50
Ergonomics
65
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
Daewoo Precision Industries USAS-12
Prime contractor
Production
1989–
Quantity
30,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · COLD WAR
27
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
65
combat shotguns category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1989
  • DesignerJohn Trevor Jr.
  • Weight (Empty)5.45 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)6.2 kg
  • Notable UsersBrazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Philippines, Peru, South Korea, Thailand
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
  • Cartridge12‑gauge shotgun shells
  • Calibre18.53 mm
  • Calibre Class12 gauge
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity400 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)30 m
  • Maximum Range50 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
▤Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Total Production30,000
  • Production Start1989
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1989Production started
37
years in service
30,000
units produced
7
countries operating
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
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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