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FX05 Xiuhcoatl
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Sniper Rifles · Mexico · 2008
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FX05Xiuhcoatl

FX05 Xiuhcoatl
FX05 Xiuhcoatl Photo: SOY GRANDE · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
55
Consistency
60
Terminal Power
40
Reliability
70
Optics
50
Ergonomics
65
Suppressor Compatibility
70
Portability
80
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Mexico
CategorySniper Rifles
EraPost-Cold War
In service2008
Operators1 countries
Quantity44,000
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
60
Sniper Rifles MASS Rating
61/64
Post-Cold War
156/182
All-Time
Sniper Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
55
Consistency
60
Terminal Power
40
Reliability
70
Optics
50
Ergonomics
65
Suppressor Compatibility
70
Portability
80
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
FX05 Xiuhcoatl
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
60
sniper rifles category
ⓘ 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
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇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
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production212,350
  • Production Start2005
  • Unit Cost520 USD
  • Variants4
◎Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
  • Width56 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2006First deployment: Mexican drug war
  2. 2008Production started
18
years in service
44,000
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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