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MPT-55

Assault Rifles · Turkey
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MPT-55

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
65
Controllability
80
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
75
Modularity
70
Weight
70
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Turkey
ManufacturerMechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation
CategoryAssault Rifles
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
75
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
41/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
65
Controllability
80
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
75
Modularity
70
Weight
70
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
MPT-55
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
75
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 Year2015
  • Service Entry Year2015
  • Weight (Empty)3.6 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)4.1 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
  • Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
  • Calibre5.56 mm
  • Case Length45 mm
  • Calibre Classintermediate
  • Bullet Weight4 g
▣Operation9MOD.9
  • Action TypeGas-Operated
  • Fire Modessemi-automatic, automatic
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity30
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire600
  • Practical Rate of Fire100
  • Trigger Typesingle-stage
  • Safety Typeselector switch
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
  • Muzzle Velocity900 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy1,700
  • Effective Range (point)500 m
  • Effective Range (area)800 m
  • Maximum Range3,600 m
  • Sighting Range800 m
  • Penetration300 mm
  • Accuracy3
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start2015
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width70 mm
  • Height220 mm
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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