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K-3 (rifle)
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K-3(rifle)

Assault Rifles · Armenia · 1996
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K-3(rifle)

K-3 (rifle)
K-3 (rifle) Photo: Аветисян В. Р. · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
50
Controllability
65
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
50
Modularity
30
Weight
75
Versatility
45
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Armenia
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraPost-Cold War
In service1996
Operators2 countries
Quantity40
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
57
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
62/62
Post-Cold War
242/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
50
Controllability
65
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
50
Modularity
30
Weight
75
Versatility
45
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
K-3 (rifle)
Country
Production
1996–
Quantity
40
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
62
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
57
assault rifles category
ⓘ 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
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity900 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)400 m
  • Maximum Range1,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
▤Construction3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Total Production40
  • Production Start1996
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1996Production started
30
years in service
40
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 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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