Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
kbs wz. 1996 Beryl
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1997–
Quantity
96
Unit Price (current)
$1.6K
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
15
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$1.6K
Inflation: +%0
ⓘ 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 Year1999
- Service Entry Year1997
- Weight (Empty)3.35 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersPolish Armed Forces, Lithuanian Special Operations Force, Nigerian Armed Forces
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge* 5.56×45mm NATO * 7.62×39mm (Beryl M762) * 5.45×39mm (Beryl M545)
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length44.7 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- Bullet Weight4 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesselect-fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire700
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity920 m/s
- Maximum Range600 m
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
- Barrel Length457 mm
- Rifling Twist1:9
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight TypeRear sight notch on a sliding tangent, front post
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Modularitymultiple variants and rail systems
⬢Features4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1999
- Unit Cost1,570 USD
- Variants6
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1997Production started
- 2000Sale: Lithuania (90 units)
- 2001First deployment: War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
- 2016Sale: Poland (26,000 units)
29
years in service
96
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
KBS WZ. 1996 BERYL · CONFLICTS SERVED IN50% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
kbs wz. 1996 BerylSALES2records
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
41ASSAULT RIFLES15POST-COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES12POLAND · ALL WEAPONS11PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES820PRICE · ALL WEAPONS141PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE10terms
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.
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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