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Kbk wz. 1988 Tantal
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Assault Rifles · Poland · 1991
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Kbkwz.1988Tantal

Kbk wz. 1988 Tantal
Kbk wz. 1988 Tantal Photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:REMOV · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
65
Controllability
80
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
70
Modularity
60
Weight
75
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Poland
ManufacturerŁucznik Arms Factory
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1991–1994
Operators4 countries
Quantity25,000
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
73
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
13/83
Cold War
78/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
65
Controllability
80
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
70
Modularity
60
Weight
75
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Kbk wz. 1988 Tantal
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1991–1994
Quantity
25,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
73
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1989
  • Service Entry Year1991
  • DesignerOBR Radom
  • Weight (Empty)3.69 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge5.45×39mm
  • Calibre5.45 mm
  • Case Length39 mm
  • Bullet Weight3.4 g
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity880 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)500 m
  • Maximum Range100 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
  • Barrel Length432 mm
  • Rifling Grooves4
  • Sight TypeRear sight notch sight on sliding scale, front post
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Total Production25,000
  • Variants1,974
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1991Production started
  2. 1994Production ended
  3. 2005Sale: Iraq (10,000 units)
  4. 2022Sale: Ukraine
35
years in service
3
years in production
25,000
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
KBK WZ. 1988 TANTAL · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory2country · 35,000units
35,000active
Kbk wz. 1988 TantalSALES2records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2022Ukraine———
2005Iraq10,000——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
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.
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.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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