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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
IWI Carmel
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$1.8K
Inflation: +%0
ⓘ 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 Year2019
- Weight (Empty)3.686 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre Class5.56mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire700
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Rifling Twist1:7
- Sight TypeIron sights, and various optical sights by the use of Picatinny rails
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction5MOD.5
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- ModularityM-LOK handguard variant
▤Features2MOD.2
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2019
- Unit Cost1,799 USD
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2019Production started
7
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
17ASSAULT RIFLES6MODERN ERA · ASSAULT RIFLES24ISRAEL · ALL WEAPONS10PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES816PRICE · ALL WEAPONS210PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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