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Assault Rifles · Brazil · 1985
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IMBEL MD
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
70
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
60
Controllability
68
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
60
Modularity
55
Weight
60
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Brazil
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1985
Operators1 countries
Quantity40
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
65
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
50/83
Cold War
182/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
70
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
60
Controllability
68
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
60
Modularity
55
Weight
60
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
IMBEL MD
Country
Production
1985–
Quantity
40
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
50
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
65
assault rifles category
ⓘ 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
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Effective Range (point)300 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length453 mm
  • Sight TypeAperture rear sight, hooded post front sight
  • Iron SightsYes
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1985
  • Variants4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1985Production started
41
years in service
40
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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