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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Heckler & Koch SR9
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · COLD WAR
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1990
- DesignerHeckler & Koch, Inc.
- Weight (Empty)4.95 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length51 mm
- Calibre Class7.62mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeDelayed Blowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Trigger Typesemiautomatic-only
- Safety Typethumb-operated
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length500 mm
- Sight TypeProtected post front, rotating diopter sight rear adj. for wind. and elev.
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction4MOD.4
- Furniture Materialreinforced fiberglass
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1990
- Variants2
▲Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
- Width210 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1990Production started
36
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
102SNIPER RIFLES18COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES104GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS118PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A type of semi-automatic pistol action where the barrel remains locked for a short period after firing, delaying the blowback of gases to slow the opening of the breech.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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