Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
G36c
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
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
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year2001
- Service Entry Year2001
- DesignerHeckler & Koch
- Weight (Empty)2.82 kg
- Weight (Loaded)3.33 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable Users40+ countries
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length44.7 mm
- Calibre Class5.56mm
- Bullet Weight4 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation10MOD.10
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessingle, full-auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Drum / Belt Capacity100
- Cyclic Rate of Fire750
- Practical Rate of Fire100
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typeselector lever
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
- Muzzle Velocity770 m/s
- Muzzle Energy1,600
- Effective Range (point)200 m
- Effective Range (area)600 m
- Maximum Range2,860 m
- Sighting Range600 m
- Penetration300 mm
- Accuracy1.5
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
- Barrel Length228 mm
- Rifling Twist1:7
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight Typereflex, telescopic, iron
- Sight Radius480 mm
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction7MOD.7
- Length (stock folded)595 mm
- Receiver Materialpolymer
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- ModularityPicatinny rails, multiple variants
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start2001
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width64 mm
- Height220 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1996Production started
30
years in service
24
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
8ASSAULT RIFLES3POST-COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES62GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS66PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault 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.
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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