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Assault Rifles · Poland · 1997
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kbswz.1996Beryl

kbs wz. 1996 Beryl
kbs wz. 1996 Beryl Photo: VoidWanderer (photo) Sumek101 (photo editing) · 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
75
Modularity
70
Weight
70
Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Poland
ManufacturerŁucznik Arms Factory
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraPost-Cold War
In service1997
Operators3 countries
Quantity96
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
75
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
15/62
Post-Cold War
41/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
65
Controllability
80
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
75
Modularity
70
Weight
70
Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
kbs wz. 1996 Beryl
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
75
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 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
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity920 m/s
  • Maximum Range600 m
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
▤Construction3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1999
  • Unit Cost1,570 USD
  • Variants6
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1997Production started
  2. 2000Sale: Lithuania (90 units)
  3. 2001First deployment: War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
  4. 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
kbs wz. 1996 BerylSALES2records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2016Poland26,000——
2000Lithuania90——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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