Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
ZVI Falcon
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
28
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1998
- Service Entry Year1998
- Weight (Empty)12.2 kg
- Weight (Loaded)12.9 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge.50 BMG (OP99); 12.7×108mm (OP96)
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Case Length108 mm
- Calibre Class12.7mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemInternal Magazine
- Magazine Capacity2
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity825 m/s
- Effective Range (point)1,600 m
- Effective Range (area)800 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length839 mm
- Sight TypeZD 10×50 telescopic sight; ZN 6× passive night vision sight; Backup iron sights
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction2MOD.2
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1998
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1998Production started
- 2014First deployment: Russo-Ukrainian War
- 2022Sale: Ukraine (19 units)
28
years in service
96
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
ZVI FalconSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |  Ukraine | 19 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
47SNIPER RIFLES28POST-COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES5CZECH REPUBLIC · ALL WEAPONS92PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
Firearm configuration where the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, reducing overall length while maintaining barrel length.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
An internal magazine is a pistol magazine that is contained within the grip and loaded from within the firearm.
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.
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