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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
IZh-27
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1972–
Quantity
2,000,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · COLD WAR
25
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1972
- Service Entry Year1969
- DesignerA. A. Klimov
- Weight (Empty)3.3 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
- Cartridge12, 16, 20 and 32 gauge
- Calibre12 mm
▣Operation2MOD.2
- Action TypeBreak Action
- Feed SystemInternal Magazine
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length720 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction1MOD.1
▤Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Total Production2,000,000
- Variants8
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1972Production started
54
years in service
2,000,000
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
06 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
70COMBAT SHOTGUNS25COLD WAR · COMBAT SHOTGUNS534RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS12PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Firearm mechanism where the barrel and breech pivot open for loading/unloading, typically via a hinge at the frame.
An internal magazine is a pistol magazine that is contained within the grip and loaded from within the firearm.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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