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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
Daewoo Precision Industries USAS-12
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1989–
Quantity
30,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · COLD WAR
27
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesselect‑fire (full‑auto and semi‑auto)
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
- Drum / Belt Capacity20
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity400 m/s
- Effective Range (point)30 m
- Maximum Range50 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length460 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Iron SightsYes
▤Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Total Production30,000
- Production Start1989
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1989Production started
37
years in service
30,000
units produced
7
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries7country
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
74COMBAT SHOTGUNS27COLD WAR · COMBAT SHOTGUNS1073UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS92PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 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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