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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
Interdynamics MKS
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1979–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
54
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
50
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
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1979
- DesignerInterdynamics
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Calibre Class5.56mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesselect-fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire750
- Practical Rate of Fire1,100
◇Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Sight TypeFixed
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction2MOD.2
- Receiver Materialstamped steel
- Bullpup LayoutNo
▤Features1MOD.1
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1979
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1979Production started
47
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
189ASSAULT RIFLES54COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES73SWEDEN · ALL WEAPONS247PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
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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