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Assault Rifles · Brazil · 1983
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LAPA FA-03
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
60
Controllability
75
Reliability
65
Ergonomics
70
Modularity
60
Weight
75
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Brazil
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1983–1983
Operators1 countries
Quantity27
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
69
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
31/83
Cold War
133/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
60
Controllability
75
Reliability
65
Ergonomics
70
Modularity
60
Weight
75
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
LAPA FA-03
Country
Production
1983–1983
Quantity
27
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
69
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 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
◇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
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Total Production1
  • Production Start1978
  • Production End1983
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1983Production started
43
years in service
0
years in production
27
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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