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Valmet Rk 71
Photo: FDF Defence Command Ordnance Department · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Assault Rifles · Finland · 1970
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RK71

Valmet Rk 71
Valmet Rk 71 Photo: FDF Defence Command Ordnance Department · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
65
Modularity
40
Weight
75
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Finland
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1970–1976
Operators2 countries
Quantity71
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
65
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
50/83
Cold War
182/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
65
Modularity
40
Weight
75
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
RK 71
Country
Production
1970–1976
Quantity
71
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
50
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
65
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1970
  • Service Entry Year1971
  • DesignerValmet
  • Weight (Empty)3.5 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
  • Notable UsersFinnish Defence Forces; Qatar
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
  • Cartridge7.62×39mm; .223 Remington/5.56×45mm NATO (M71/S)
  • Calibre7.62 mm
  • Case Length39 mm
  • Calibre Classintermediate
  • RimfireNo
  • Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity715 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)300 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
  • Barrel Length420 mm
  • Sight TypeOpen rear sight, adjustable between 200 and 500 metres, forward post with flip-up tritium illuminated post, 375 mm sight
  • Sight Radius375 mm
  • Optic RailNo
  • Iron SightsYes
  • Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1970
  • Production End1976
  • Variants5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1970Production started
  2. 1976Production ended
56
years in service
6
years in production
71
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
RK 71SALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Qatar———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 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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