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Assault Rifles · Argentina · 1981
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FARA 83
FARA 83 Photo: Sravps at English Wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
60
Controllability
75
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
65
Modularity
50
Weight
70
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin Argentina
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1981–1990
Operators1 countries
Quantity1,193
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
65
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
50/83
Cold War
182/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
60
Controllability
75
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
65
Modularity
50
Weight
70
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
FARA 83
Country
Production
1981–1990
Quantity
1,193
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
50
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
65
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1981
  • Service Entry Year1984
  • DesignerEnrique Chichizola
  • Weight (Empty)3.95 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersArgentine Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity980 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)500 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production1,193
  • Production Start1984
  • Production End1990
  • Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1981Production started
  2. 1990Production ended
45
years in service
9
years in production
1,193
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired 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.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
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.
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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