Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the personal defense weapons (pdw) category.
01 / Overview
GA Personal Defense Weapon
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2011–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PERSONAL DEFENSE WEAPONS (PDW) · MODERN ERA
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the personal defense weapons (pdw) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year2011
- DesignerGovernment Arsenal (Philippines)
- Weight (Empty)2.72 kg
- Weight (Loaded)3.31 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
- Notable UsersArmed Forces of the Philippines
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge7.62×37mm Musang
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length37 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesselect-fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Effective Range (point)300 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length254 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights or various optics
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2011
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2011Production started
15
years in service
10
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries10country
05 / MASS Score
PERSONAL DEFENSE WEAPONS (PDW) RANKING Personal Defense Weapons (PDW) · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
24PERSONAL DEFENSE WEAPONS (PDW)3MODERN ERA · PERSONAL DEFENSE WEAPONS (PDW)10PHILIPPINES · ALL WEAPONS3PERFORMANCE/PRICE · PERSONAL DEFENSE WEAPONS (PDW)
ⓘ Rankings are within thePersonal Defense Weapons (PDW)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
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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