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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 MD
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
50
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1985
- Service Entry Year1985
- DesignerIMBEL
- Weight (Empty)4.4 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersBrazilian Army, Brazilian Navy, Brazilian Military Police, Battalion of Special Operations, Batalhão de Operações Policiais Especiais, National Force (Brazil)
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO (STANAG 4172)
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre Class5.56mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesselective fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Cyclic Rate of Fire700
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Effective Range (point)300 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length453 mm
- Sight TypeAperture rear sight, hooded post front sight
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1985
- Variants4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1985Production started
41
years in service
40
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
182ASSAULT RIFLES50COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES45BRAZIL · ALL WEAPONS156PERFORMANCE/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.
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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