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Ruger AC-556
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RugerAC-556

Assault Rifles · Poland · 1972
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RugerAC-556

Ruger AC-556
Ruger AC-556 Photo: Snoweater at German Wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
60
Controllability
75
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
70
Modularity
50
Weight
70
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Poland
ManufacturerSturm, Ruger & Co.
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1972
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
69
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
31/83
Cold War
133/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
60
Controllability
75
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
70
Modularity
50
Weight
70
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Ruger AC-556
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1972–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
69
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 Year1972
  • Service Entry Year1972
  • Weight (Empty)3.12 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.58 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation9MOD.9
  • Action TypeGas-Operated
  • Fire Modessafe, semi-auto, burst, full-auto
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity30
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire750
  • Practical Rate of Fire100
  • Trigger Typesingle-stage
  • Safety Typeselector lever
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
  • Muzzle Velocity945 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy1,700
  • Effective Range (point)460 m
  • Effective Range (area)800 m
  • Maximum Range3,300 m
  • Sighting Range800 m
  • Penetration300 mm
  • Accuracy3
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1972
  • Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width76 mm
  • Height235 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1972Production started
54
years in service
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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