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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
FFV 890
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1975–1980
Quantity
1,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
61
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1975
- Service Entry Year1980
- DesignerIsrael Military Industries; Försvarets fabriksverk
- Weight (Empty)3.5 kg
- Weight (Loaded)4.2 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Bullet Weight4 g
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessafe, semi-auto, burst, full-auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity35
- Cyclic Rate of Fire650
- Practical Rate of Fire100
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
- Muzzle Velocity860 m/s
- Muzzle Energy1,500
- Effective Range (point)400 m
- Effective Range (area)600 m
- Maximum Range3,500 m
- Sighting Range400 m
- Penetration10 mm
- Accuracy3
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
- Barrel Length348 mm
- Rifling Twist1:7
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight TypeTwo-setting rear aperture sight with flip up open night sight, forward hooded post with flip up night sight post.
- Sight Radius500 mm
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
- Modularitystock folding
⬢Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production1,000
- Production Start1975
- Production End1980
- Variants890
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1975Production started
- 1980Production ended
51
years in service
5
years in production
1,000
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
205ASSAULT RIFLES61COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES77SWEDEN · ALL WEAPONS161PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
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.
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