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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Desert Eagle
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1983–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1983
- DesignerMagnum Research and Israel Military Industries
- Weight (Empty)1.769 kg
- Weight (Loaded)1.91 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersGROM Military Unit, Special Operations Group (Portugal)
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge.50 Action Express, .44 Magnum, .440 Cor-Bon, .429 DE, .41 Magnum, .357 Magnum
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Calibre ClassMagnum
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity9
- Trigger Typesingle-action
- Safety Typemanual ambidextrous
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity470 m/s
- Maximum Range201 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length152.4 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights and optional optics
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length269.24 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel, stainless steel, aluminum alloy
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularityinterchangeable barrels
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1983
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width31.75 mm
- Height158.75 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1983Production started
43
years in service
2
countries operating
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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