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Assault Rifles · Brazil · 1997
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IMBELMD97

IMBEL MD97
IMBEL MD97 Photo: Offspring 18 87 at English Wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
60
Controllability
80
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
75
Modularity
65
Weight
70
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Brazil
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraPost-Cold War
In service1997
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
73
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
26/62
Post-Cold War
78/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
60
Controllability
80
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
75
Modularity
65
Weight
70
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
IMBEL MD97
Country
Production
1997–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
26
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
73
assault rifles category
ⓘ 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 Year1997
  • Service Entry Year1997
  • Weight (Empty)3.3 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation8MOD.8
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity920 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)600 m
  • Maximum Range3,800 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1997
  • Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1997Production started
29
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
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.
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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