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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
L64/65
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · EARLY COLD WAR
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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
- Cartridge4.85×49mm
- Calibre4.85 mm
- Case Length49 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire ModesSemi-automatic, Automatic
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity20
◇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
▤Construction3MOD.3
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1976
- Production End1978
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1960Production started
- 1978Production ended
66
years in service
18
years in production
64
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
218ASSAULT RIFLES12EARLY COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES203UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS257PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 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.
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