Data Quality87%
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 541
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1970–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1970
- Service Entry Year1970
- Weight (Empty)3.7 kg
- Weight (Loaded)4.1 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- Bullet Weight4 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation9MOD.9
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessafe, semi-auto, burst, full-auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity20
- Cyclic Rate of Fire600
- Practical Rate of Fire120
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typeselector lever
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
- Muzzle Velocity980 m/s
- Muzzle Energy1,700
- Effective Range (point)400 m
- Effective Range (area)600 m
- Maximum Range3,600 m
- Sighting Range800 m
- Penetration300 mm
- Accuracy3
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
- Barrel Length450 mm
- Rifling Twist1:12
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight Typeadjustable iron sights, optical rail
- Sight Radius540 mm
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialaluminum alloy
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularityaccessory rails, folding stock, multiple furniture options
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1970
- Variants5
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width70 mm
- Height220 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1970Production started
56
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ 8 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries9country
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
78ASSAULT RIFLES13COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES25SWITZERLAND · ALL WEAPONS141PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
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.
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.
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.
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