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SAR 80
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Assault Rifles · Singapore · 1984
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SAR 80
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
55
Modularity
40
Weight
75
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Singapore
ManufacturerST Kinetics
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1984
Operators8 countries
Quantity20,000
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
64
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
54/83
Cold War
189/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
55
Modularity
40
Weight
75
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
SAR 80
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1984–
Quantity
20,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
54
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
64
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1984
  • Service Entry Year1984
  • DesignerFrank Waters
  • Weight (Empty)3.7 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersSingapore, Croatia, Slovenia, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Central African Republic, Papua New Guinea, DR Congo, Zaire
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Total Production20,000
  • Production Start1984
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1978First deployment: Somali Civil War
  2. 1982Sale: Somalia (20,000 units)
  3. 1984Production started
42
years in service
20,000
units produced
7
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
SAR 80 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory2country · 40,000units
40,000active
SAR 80SALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1982Somalia20,000——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
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.
A pistol feature allowing it to fire grenades or projectile rounds.
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.
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