Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
RK 71
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
50
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
◎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
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesselect-fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire650
◇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
- Receiver Materialsteel stamping
- Furniture Materialplastic; wood (M72)
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1970
- Production End1976
- Variants5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1970Production started
- 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
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
182ASSAULT RIFLES50COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES38FINLAND · 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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