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Saab Bofors Dynamics CBJ-MS
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Personal Defense Weapons (PDW) · Sweden · 2000
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SaabBoforsDynamicsCBJ-MS

Saab Bofors Dynamics CBJ-MS
Saab Bofors Dynamics CBJ-MS Photo: Hanskarlsson at English Wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Armour Penetration
30
Firepower
55
Controllability
75
Capacity
60
Compactness
70
Accuracy
65
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
70
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Sweden
ManufacturerBofors
CategoryPersonal Defense Weapons (PDW)
EraPost-Cold War
In service2000
Operators2 countries
Data Quality83%
61
Personal Defense Weapons (PDW) MASS Rating
11/13
Post-Cold War
19/27
All-Time
Personal Defense Weapons (PDW) · 10 axes scored
Armour Penetration
30
Firepower
55
Controllability
75
Capacity
60
Compactness
70
Accuracy
65
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
70
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the personal defense weapons (pdw) category.
01 / Overview
Saab Bofors Dynamics CBJ-MS
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2000–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PERSONAL DEFENSE WEAPONS (PDW) · POST-COLD WAR
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
61
personal defense weapons (pdw) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the personal defense weapons (pdw) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year2000
  • DesignerCarl Bertil Johansson
  • Weight (Empty)2.8 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.05 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
  • Cartridge6.5×25mm CBJ / 9×19mm Parabellum
  • Calibre6.5 mm
  • Case Length29.7 mm
  • Calibre ClassPDW
  • Bullet Weight2 g
  • RimfireNo
  • Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation9MOD.9
  • Action TypeBlowback
  • Fire Modessemi-automatic / fully automatic
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity30
  • Drum / Belt Capacity100
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire700
  • Trigger Typeprogressive
  • Safety Typegrip safety
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity815 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)150 m
  • Effective Range (area)400 m
  • Maximum Range400 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start2000
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width44 mm
  • Height240 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2000Production started
26
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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