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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
Multi Caliber Individual Weapon System (MCIWS)
Category
Country
Production
2014–
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
36
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
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
- DesignerArmament Research and Development Establishment
- Weight (Empty)3.5 kg
- Weight (Loaded)4 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
- Notable UsersIndian Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO; 7.62×39mm; 6.8mm Remington SPC
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire600
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity715 m/s
- Effective Range (point)700 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Sight TypeIron sights, various day and night optical sight
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- ModularityMulti-caliber
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Total Production6
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2014Production started
12
years in service
6
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
114ASSAULT RIFLES36MODERN ERA · ASSAULT RIFLES42INDIA · ALL WEAPONS228PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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.
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