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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
FX05 Xiuhcoatl
Category
Country
Production
2008–
Quantity
44,000
Unit Price (current)
$654.824↗ 26% inflation · 2019→2025
Original Price
$520 (2019)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
61
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$654.824
Original: $520 (2019)
Inflation: +%26
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year2005
- Service Entry Year2008
- DesignerCentro de Investigación Aplicada y Desarrollo Tecnológico de la Industria Militar (CIADTIM) and SEDENA
- Weight (Empty)4.05 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersMexican Armed Forces
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length44.7 mm
- Calibre Class5.56mm
- Bullet Weight4 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesselective fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire720
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity956 m/s
- Effective Range (point)200 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length460 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights and removable integrated optical sight/carry handle
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Modularitymultiple variants (Assault rifle, Carbine, Short Carbine, Sharpshooter)
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production212,350
- Production Start2005
- Unit Cost520 USD
- Variants4
◎Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
- Width56 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2006First deployment: Mexican drug war
- 2008Production started
18
years in service
44,000
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
156SNIPER RIFLES61POST-COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES8MEXICO · ALL WEAPONS15PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES885PRICE · ALL WEAPONS92PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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.
A pistol feature allowing it to fire grenades or projectile rounds.
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.
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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