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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
LAPA FA-03
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
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 Year1978
- DesignerNelmo Suzano
- Weight (Empty)3.2 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO (5.56×45mm non-NATO standard (55-grains M193 "Ball" cartridge))
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Calibre Class5.56mm
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic, 3-round burst, full auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Cyclic Rate of Fire700
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity975 m/s
- Effective Range (point)550 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length490 mm
- Rifling Twist1:12
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight TypeFixed front sight, adjustable rear sight, patterned after US M16 rifle
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
- Receiver Materialplastic
- Bullpup LayoutYes
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production1
- Production Start1978
- Production End1983
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1983Production started
43
years in service
0
years in production
27
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
133ASSAULT RIFLES31COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES30BRAZIL · ALL WEAPONS228PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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.
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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