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Assault Rifles · Iran · 2004
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KH-2002
KH-2002 Photo: Photo taken by Hossein Fatami while working for FARS News Agency. · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
50
Ergonomics
55
Modularity
60
Weight
75
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Iran
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraPost-Cold War
In service2004–2012
Operators3 countries
Quantity2,002
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
61
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
57/62
Post-Cold War
223/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
50
Ergonomics
55
Modularity
60
Weight
75
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
KH-2002
Country
Production
2004–2012
Quantity
2,002
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
57
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
61
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year2004
  • Service Entry Year2004
  • DesignerDefense Industries Organization
  • Weight (Empty)3.7 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersIslamic Republic of Iran Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity925 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)450 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Sight TypeIron sights; Various scopes/sights can be attached on the picatinny rail via carry handle.; Two picatinny rails on both
  • Optic RailYes
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start2003
  • Production End2012
  • Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2004Production started
  2. 2007Sale: Venezuela (18,000 units)
  3. 2010First deployment: Arab Spring
  4. 2012Production ended
22
years in service
8
years in production
2,002
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
KH-2002 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·100% loss
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
KH-2002SALES2records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2007Venezuela18,000——
2007Uruguay———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
Firearm configuration where the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, reducing overall length while maintaining barrel length.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
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.
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.
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.
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