Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
MARS-L
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year2015
- Service Entry Year2015
- DesignerLewis Machine & Tool Company
- Weight (Empty)3.3 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersNew Zealand Defence Force; Estonian Defence Forces; United Kingdom Royal Marines; United States SOCOM
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesselective fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
◇Barrel & Sights1MOD.1
- Optic RailYes
◆Construction3MOD.3
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularitybarrel change system with user‑removable barrel extensions
▤Features3MOD.3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2015Production started
- 2019Sale: Estonia (18,340 units)
11
years in service
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
MARS-LSALES2records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |  Estonia | 18,340 | — | — |
| 2015 |  New Zealand | 9,040 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
41ASSAULT RIFLES18MODERN ERA · ASSAULT RIFLES525UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS29PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
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.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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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