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Assault Rifles · Finland · 1962
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RK 62
RK 62 Photo: Gentlemanxxx · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
90
Ergonomics
65
Modularity
40
Weight
60
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Finland
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraEarly Cold War
In service1962–1994
Operators4 countries
Quantity350,000
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
67
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
6/24
Early Cold War
159/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
90
Ergonomics
65
Modularity
40
Weight
60
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
RK 62
Country
Production
1962–1994
Quantity
350,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · EARLY COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
67
assault rifles category
ⓘ 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 Year1960
  • Service Entry Year1965
  • Weight (Empty)3.5 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.27 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge7.62×39mm (main); .222 Remington; .223 Remington/5.56×45mm NATO; .243 Winchester; .308 Winchester/7.62×51mm NATO; .30-06
  • Calibre7.62 mm
  • Case Length39 mm
  • Bullet Weight7.9 g
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity715 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)300 m
  • Sighting Range300 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length418 mm
  • Sight Typeaperture rear with tritium night sight
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Total Production350,000
  • Production Start1965
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1962Production started
  3. 1994Production ended
64
years in service
32
years in production
350,000
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
RK 62 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
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.
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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