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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
Kel-Tec SU-16
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CARBINES · POST-COLD WAR
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the carbines category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year2000
- DesignerGeorge Kellgren
- Weight (Empty)2.27 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Bullet Weight4 g
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length470 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
◆Construction1MOD.1
▤Features1MOD.1
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2000
- Variants7
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2000Production started
26
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
CARBINES RANKING Carbines · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theCarbinescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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