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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
LWRC M6
Category
Country
Production
2006–
Quantity
56
Unit Price (current)
$2.4K
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$2.4K
Inflation: +%0
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year2006
- DesignerLWRC International
- Notable UsersUnited States (government agencies), Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, United Kingdom
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO, 6.8mm Remington SPC
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre ClassIntermediate
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire800
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity853 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length409 mm
- Rifling Twist1:7"
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight TypeBUIS flip‑up iron sights
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- ModularityRail system for accessories on certain variants
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2006
- Unit Cost2,350 USD
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2006Production started
20
years in service
56
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
29ASSAULT RIFLES12POST-COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES439UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS7PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES796PRICE · ALL WEAPONS161PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
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