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L64/65
Photo: Original Ministry of Defence photograph by PO Phot Owen Cooban, rotation and cropping by User:Dvaderv2 · Wikimedia Commons · OGL 3
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L64/65

Assault Rifles · United Kingdom · 1960
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L64/65

L64/65
L64/65 Photo: Original Ministry of Defence photograph by PO Phot Owen Cooban, rotation and cropping by User:Dvaderv2 · Wikimedia Commons · OGL 3
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
60
Modularity
50
Weight
65
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraEarly Cold War
In service1960–1978
Operators1 countries
Quantity64
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
62
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
12/24
Early Cold War
218/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
60
Modularity
50
Weight
65
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
L64/65
Production
1960–1978
Quantity
64
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · EARLY COLD WAR
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
62
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1976
  • Weight (Empty)3.266 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
  • Notable UsersBritish Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity900 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
  • Barrel Length518 mm
  • Rifling Twistright-hand twist
  • Rifling Grooves4
  • Sight TypeSUSAT (SUIT)
  • Optic RailNo
  • Iron SightsYes
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1976
  • Production End1978
  • Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1960Production started
  2. 1978Production ended
66
years in service
18
years in production
64
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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