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MPi-AK-74N

Assault Rifles · Germany · 1980
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MPi-AK-74N

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
65
Controllability
70
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
60
Modularity
40
Weight
75
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Germany
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1980–1990
Operators2 countries
Data Quality84%
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
65
Controllability
70
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
60
Modularity
40
Weight
75
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
MPi-AK-74N
Country
Production
1980–1990
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
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
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1980
  • Service Entry Year1980
  • Weight (Empty)3.6 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.9 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation9MOD.9
  • Action TypeGas-Operated
  • Fire Modessemi-automatic, automatic
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity30
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire650
  • Practical Rate of Fire100
  • Trigger Typesingle-stage
  • Safety Typeselector lever
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
  • Muzzle Velocity900 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy1,380
  • Effective Range (point)500 m
  • Effective Range (area)800 m
  • Maximum Range3,150 m
  • Sighting Range1,000 m
  • Penetration200 mm
  • Accuracy4
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1980
  • Production End1990
  • Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width70 mm
  • Height210 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1980Production started
  2. 1990Production ended
46
years in service
10
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
AK-74 1978
MPi-AK-74N 1980
// SIBLING VARIANTS
AKS-74U 1979
05 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 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.
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 pistol feature allowing it to fire grenades or projectile rounds.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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