Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
K-3 (rifle)
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
62
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1996
- DesignerMilitary Industrial Department of the Armenian Ministry of Defence
- Weight (Empty)3.4 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersArmenian Special Forces
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge5.45×39mm
- Calibre5.45 mm
- Case Length39 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- Bullet Weight3.4 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic, burst, full automatic
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire600
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity900 m/s
- Effective Range (point)400 m
- Maximum Range1,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length415 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
- Furniture Materialnylon-based hard plastic
- Bullpup LayoutYes
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Total Production40
- Production Start1996
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1996Production started
30
years in service
40
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
242ASSAULT RIFLES62POST-COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES7ARMENIA · ALL WEAPONS210PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
Firearm configuration where the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, reducing overall length while maintaining barrel length.
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.
A pistol feature allowing it to fire grenades or projectile rounds.
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.
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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