Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Howa Type 20
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2019–
Unit Price (current)
$2.6K
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$2.6K
Inflation: +%0
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year2019
- Service Entry Year2019
- Weight (Empty)3.5 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity850 m/s
- Effective Range (point)500 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length330 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights; Optical sights can be mounted on rail
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2020
- Unit Cost2,600 USD
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2019Production started
- 2020Entered service
7
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
35ASSAULT RIFLES14MODERN ERA · ASSAULT RIFLES27JAPAN · ALL WEAPONS5PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES793PRICE · ALL WEAPONS228PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 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.
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.
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