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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ 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
Category
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)
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ⓘ 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
- Barrel Length200 mm
- Sight TypeAdjustable open iron sights; Optical sights (Picatinny rail)
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Overall Length500 mm
- Length (stock folded)363 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Modularitybarrel swap for different cartridges
⬢Features3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start2000
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width44 mm
- Height240 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2000Production started
26
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
PERSONAL DEFENSE WEAPONS (PDW) RANKING Personal Defense Weapons (PDW) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
19PERSONAL DEFENSE WEAPONS (PDW)11POST-COLD WAR · PERSONAL DEFENSE WEAPONS (PDW)84SWEDEN · ALL WEAPONS11PERFORMANCE/PRICE · PERSONAL DEFENSE WEAPONS (PDW)
ⓘ Rankings are within thePersonal Defense Weapons (PDW)category.
📖 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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