Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
OTs-12 assault rifle
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1993–
Quantity
350
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
61
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
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 Year1993
- DesignerV. N. Telesh and U. V. Lebedev
- Weight (Empty)2.5 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersOMON, SOBR
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×39mm
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length39 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesselective fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity20
- Cyclic Rate of Fire800
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity270 m/s
- Effective Range (point)200 m
- Maximum Range400 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length206.5 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
- Length (stock folded)490 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
⬢Features3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production350
- Production Start1993
- Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1993Production started
33
years in service
350
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
234ASSAULT RIFLES61POST-COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES786RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS66PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
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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