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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
MPi-AK-74N
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1980
- Service Entry Year1980
- Weight (Empty)3.6 kg
- Weight (Loaded)3.9 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge5.45×39mm
- Calibre5.45 mm
- Case Length39 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- Bullet Weight3.43 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣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
- Barrel Length415 mm
- Rifling Twist1:195 mm
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight Typeiron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood/plastic
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitynone
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1980
- Production End1990
- Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width70 mm
- Height210 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1980Production started
- 1990Production ended
46
years in service
10
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
06 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
133ASSAULT RIFLES31COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES200GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS161PERFORMANCE/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.
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.
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