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KS-1 rifle
Photo: Corporal Rebecca Brown · Wikimedia Commons · OGL 3
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Assault Rifles · United States · 2023
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KS-1rifle

KS-1 rifle
KS-1 rifle Photo: Corporal Rebecca Brown · Wikimedia Commons · OGL 3
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
55
Controllability
75
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
70
Modularity
60
Weight
70
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
ManufacturerKnight's Armament Company
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraModern Era
In service2023
Operators2 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
68
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
44/58
Modern Era
150/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
55
Controllability
75
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
70
Modularity
60
Weight
70
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
KS-1 rifle
Production
2023–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
44
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
68
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
  • Service Entry Year2023
  • Weight (Empty)3.12 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
  • Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
▣Operation2MOD.2
◇Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
  • Barrel Length292.1 mm
  • Sight TypeFolding Back-Up Iron Sights
◆Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start2022
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2023Production started
3
years in service
2
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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.
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