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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
Heckler & Koch HK512
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1980–
Quantity
1,500
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1980
- DesignerLuigi Franchi
- Weight (Empty)3.63 kg
- Notable UsersGSG-9, EKO Cobra, Grupo Especial de Operaciones
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge12 gauge
- Calibre18.5 mm
- Case Length70 mm
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire ModesSemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemTubular Magazine
- Magazine Capacity7
- Safety Typecross-bolt button
◇Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Barrel Length457 mm
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction3MOD.3
- Receiver Materialmetal
- Furniture Materialwood
- Bullpup LayoutNo
▤Features1MOD.1
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Total Production1,500
- Production Start1980
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1980Production started
46
years in service
1,500
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
28COMBAT SHOTGUNS10COLD WAR · COMBAT SHOTGUNS161GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS39PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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 straight, cylindrical ammunition container that feeds cartridges into a firearm's action via gravity or a spring.
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