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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
SIG SG 530
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
43
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
50
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1963
- DesignerSchweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (SIG)
- Weight (Empty)3.45 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge5.56x45mm NATO; .223 Remington
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre Class5.56mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeDelayed Blowback
- Fire Modesselective fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire600
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity912 m/s
- Maximum Range500 m
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Receiver Materialstamped sheet steel
- Furniture Materialhardwood
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production20
- Production Start1963
- Production End1975
- Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1963Production started
- 1975Production ended
63
years in service
12
years in production
20
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
172ASSAULT RIFLES43COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES40SWITZERLAND · ALL WEAPONS247PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A type of semi-automatic pistol action where the barrel remains locked for a short period after firing, delaying the blowback of gases to slow the opening of the breech.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
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.
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