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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Haenel CR223
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1943–1945
Quantity
425,977
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · WORLD WAR II
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
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
◎General3MOD.3
- Weight (Empty)4.6 kg
- Weight (Loaded)5.13 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Calibre7.92 mm
- Case Length33 mm
- Bullet Weight8 g
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire550
◇Ballistics6MOD.6
- Muzzle Velocity685 m/s
- Muzzle Energy1,600
- Effective Range (point)300 m
- Effective Range (area)600 m
- Maximum Range2,000 m
- Sighting Range800 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length420 mm
- Rifling Grooves4
- Iron SightsYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1943Production started
- 1945Production ended
83
years in service
2
years in production
425,977
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
249ASSAULT RIFLES3WORLD WAR II · ASSAULT RIFLES427GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS186PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
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.
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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