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Kbk wz. 1996 Mini-Beryl
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Assault Rifles · Poland · 1997
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Kbkwz.1996Mini-Beryl

Kbk wz. 1996 Mini-Beryl
Kbk wz. 1996 Mini-Beryl Photo: Pibwl · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
65
Controllability
85
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
75
Modularity
60
Weight
70
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Poland
ManufacturerŁucznik Arms Factory
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraPost-Cold War
In service1997
Operators3 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
73
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
26/62
Post-Cold War
78/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
65
Controllability
85
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
75
Modularity
60
Weight
70
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Kbk wz. 1996 Mini-Beryl
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1997–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
26
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1997
  • Service Entry Year1997
  • Weight (Empty)3 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersPoland, Lithuania, Nigeria
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
  • Calibre5.56 mm
  • Case Length45 mm
  • Calibre Class5.56mm
▣Operation4MOD.4
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity770 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
  • Effective Range (area)1,000 m
  • Sighting Range1,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
▤Construction4MOD.4
  • Length (stock folded)525 mm
  • Furniture Materialhigh-impact black plastic
  • Folding / Collapsing StockYes
  • Modularityrail system for optics and accessories
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start1997
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1997Production started
29
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
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.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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