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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
IMBEL GC MD2A2
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
25
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year2010
- Service Entry Year2012
- DesignerIMBEL design team
- Weight (Empty)3.5 kg
- Weight (Loaded)4 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersBrazilian Armed Forces
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- Bullet Weight4 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation8MOD.8
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessemi, full-auto, three-round burst
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire750
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typemanual selector safety
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
- Muzzle Velocity920 m/s
- Muzzle Energy1,500
- Effective Range (point)500 m
- Effective Range (area)300 m
- Maximum Range3,000 m
- Sighting Range800 m
- Penetration6 mm
- Accuracy2
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
- Barrel Length415 mm
- Rifling Twist1:7
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight Typeadjustable iron sights, Picatinny rail for optics
- Sight Radius300 mm
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularitymodular handguard and rail system
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2010
- Variants2
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width70 mm
- Height200 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2010Production started
16
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 ↗
63ASSAULT RIFLES25MODERN ERA · ASSAULT RIFLES12BRAZIL · ALL WEAPONS29PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE12terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
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.
A pistol feature allowing it to fire grenades or projectile rounds.
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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