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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category.
01 / Overview
KAC Chain SAW
Country
Production
1998–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · POST-COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
- First Production Year1998
- Weight (Empty)10.5 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge5.56x45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre ClassIntermediate
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire800
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Effective Range (point)800 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length480 mm
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Features1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1998Production started
28
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) RANKING General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
59GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)4POST-COLD WAR · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)1015UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS67PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
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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