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Remington R4
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Carbines · United States · 2012
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RemingtonR4

Remington R4
Remington R4 Photo: RoyKabanlit · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Compactness
75
Manoeuvrability
80
Firepower
70
Accuracy
75
Effective Range
65
Reliability
85
Modularity
80
Ergonomics
80
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United States
ManufacturerRemington Arms
CategoryCarbines
EraModern Era
In service2012–2020
Operators3 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
77
Carbines MASS Rating
1/5
Modern Era
4/46
All-Time
Carbines · 10 axes scored
Compactness
75
Manoeuvrability
80
Firepower
70
Accuracy
75
Effective Range
65
Reliability
85
Modularity
80
Ergonomics
80
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
Remington R4
Category
Prime contractor
Production
2012–2020
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CARBINES · MODERN ERA
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
77
carbines category
ⓘ 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
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity940 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)550 m
  • Effective Range (area)800 m
  • Maximum Range3,600 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2012Production started
  2. 2020Production ended
14
years in service
8
years in production
3
countries operating
04 / Operators
📖 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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