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Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · Russia · 1972
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
75
Effective Range
60
Accuracy
70
Reliability
85
Portability
70
Ammunition Capacity
65
Barrel Endurance
75
Controllability
80
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Russia
ManufacturerTsNIITochMash
CategoryLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)
EraCold War
In service1972–1977
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
72
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) MASS Rating
6/14
Cold War
14/75
All-Time
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
75
Effective Range
60
Accuracy
70
Reliability
85
Portability
70
Ammunition Capacity
65
Barrel Endurance
75
Controllability
80
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
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Country
Prime contractor
Production
1972–1977
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) · COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
72
light machine guns (lmg/saw) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • DesignerYu.K. Aleksandrov; M.E. Dragunov; V.M. Kalashnikov
  • Weight (Empty)5.7 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation4MOD.4
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity960 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)1,000 m
  • Sighting Range1,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Features1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1972Production started
  2. 1977Production ended
54
years in service
5
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a flexible or rigid container (magazine) inserted into the grip or attached externally, feeding rounds into the chamber via a spring or follower.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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