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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
Remington R4
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2012–2020
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CARBINES · MODERN ERA
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the carbines category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year2012
- Service Entry Year2012
- Weight (Empty)2.9 kg
- Weight (Loaded)3.4 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre Class5.56mm
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity940 m/s
- Effective Range (point)550 m
- Effective Range (area)800 m
- Maximum Range3,600 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length292 mm
- Rifling Twist1:7 (right-hand)
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2012Production started
- 2020Production ended
14
years in service
8
years in production
3
countries operating
05 / MASS Score
CARBINES RANKING Carbines · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theCarbinescategory.
📖 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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