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DRDOCloseQuarterBattlecarbine

Assault Rifles · India · 2026
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DRDOCloseQuarterBattlecarbine

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
70
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
50
Controllability
80
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
70
Modularity
70
Weight
75
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin India
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraModern Era
In service2026
Operators1 countries
Quantity255,128
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
68
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
44/58
Modern Era
150/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
70
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
50
Controllability
80
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
70
Modularity
70
Weight
75
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
DRDO Close Quarter Battle carbine
Country
Production
2026–
Quantity
255,128
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
44
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
68
assault rifles category
ⓘ 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
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Effective Range (point)200 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Total Production255,128
  • Production Start2026
  • Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2026Production started
0
years in service
255,128
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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