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Robar RC-50
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RobarRC-50

Sniper Rifles · United States · 1985
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RobarRC-50

Robar RC-50
Robar RC-50 Photo: Rizuan · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
80
Effective Range
70
Consistency
75
Terminal Power
85
Reliability
80
Optics
60
Ergonomics
70
Suppressor Compatibility
50
Portability
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategorySniper Rifles
EraCold War
In service1985
Operators2 countries
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
73
Sniper Rifles MASS Rating
25/32
Cold War
121/182
All-Time
Sniper Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
80
Effective Range
70
Consistency
75
Terminal Power
85
Reliability
80
Optics
60
Ergonomics
70
Suppressor Compatibility
50
Portability
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Robar RC-50
Production
1985–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · COLD WAR
25
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
73
sniper rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Production Year1985
  • Weight (Empty)11.34 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity853 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
▤Construction3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1985
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1985Production started
  2. 2001First deployment: War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
41
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
ROBAR RC-50 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
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.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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