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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
FN TPS
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2000–2012
Quantity
2,011
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · POST-COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- Service Entry Year2000
- DesignerFN Herstal
- Weight (Empty)2.72 kg
- Notable UsersFrance
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
- Cartridge12-gauge (2.75" and 3")
- Calibre18.53 mm
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypePump Action
- Feed SystemTubular Magazine
- Magazine Capacity8
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length457 mm
- Sight TypeM16A2-style front & rear adjustable sight
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction1MOD.1
▤Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2000Production started
- 2012Production ended
26
years in service
12
years in production
2,011
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
3COMBAT SHOTGUNS1POST-COLD WAR · COMBAT SHOTGUNS4BELGIUM · ALL WEAPONS91PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
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.
Firearm mechanism where a sliding fore-end (foregrip) is moved back and forth to eject spent casings and chamber a new round.
A straight, cylindrical ammunition container that feeds cartridges into a firearm's action via gravity or a spring.
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