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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
IP-2
Category
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)
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ⓘ 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
- Cartridge5.45×39mm
- Calibre5.45 mm
- Case Length39 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Feed SystemBelt
- Magazine Capacity45
- Cyclic Rate of Fire750
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity960 m/s
- Effective Range (point)1,000 m
- Sighting Range1,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length590 mm
- Sight TypeIron
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Features1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1972Production started
- 1977Production ended
54
years in service
5
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) RANKING Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
14LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)6COLD WAR · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)306RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS45PERFORMANCE/PRICE · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)
ⓘ Rankings are within theLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)category.
📖 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.
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