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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
RPL-20
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) · MODERN ERA
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year2025
- Service Entry Year2025
- DesignerKalashnikov Concern
- Weight (Empty)5.2 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge5.45×39mm; 7.62×39mm (RPL-7)
- Calibre5.45 mm
- Case Length39 mm
- Bullet Weight3.4 g
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesfully automatic
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire800
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity900 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights1MOD.1
- Barrel Length590 mm
▤Features1MOD.1
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start2025
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2025Production started
1
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) RANKING Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
14LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)3MODERN ERA · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)306RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS18PERFORMANCE/PRICE · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)
ⓘ Rankings are within theLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a flexible or rigid container (magazine) inserted into the grip or attached externally, feeding rounds into the chamber via a spring or follower.
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.
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