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FFV 890
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FFV890

Assault Rifles · Sweden · 1975
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FFV890

FFV 890
FFV 890 Photo: XoravaX, original pictures from Armémuseum (Swedish Army Museum) · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
50
Modularity
40
Weight
75
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Sweden
ManufacturerFFV
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1975–1980
Operators1 countries
Quantity1,000
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
63
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
61/83
Cold War
205/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
50
Modularity
40
Weight
75
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
FFV 890
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)
—
63
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 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
◇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
  1. 1975Production started
  2. 1980Production ended
51
years in service
5
years in production
1,000
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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