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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
DRDO Close Quarter Battle carbine
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
44
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- DesignerArmament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE)
- Weight (Empty)3.3 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersIndian Army, Indian Navy
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesselective fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire600
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Effective Range (point)200 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length300 mm
- Sight Typeiron sights with optic mount
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production255,128
- Production Start2026
- Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2026Production started
0
years in service
255,128
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
150ASSAULT RIFLES44MODERN ERA · ASSAULT RIFLES54INDIA · ALL WEAPONS161PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
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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