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Skbk wz. 1989 Onyks
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Carbines · Poland · 1993
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Skbkwz.1989Onyks

Skbk wz. 1989 Onyks
Skbk wz. 1989 Onyks Photo: Artur Wagner/Remigiusz Wilk (REMOV) · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.5
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Compactness
85
Manoeuvrability
80
Firepower
65
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
55
Reliability
80
Modularity
40
Ergonomics
60
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Poland
ManufacturerŁucznik Arms Factory
CategoryCarbines
EraPost-Cold War
In service1993
Operators2 countries
Quantity200
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
69
Carbines MASS Rating
8/14
Post-Cold War
18/46
All-Time
Carbines · 10 axes scored
Compactness
85
Manoeuvrability
80
Firepower
65
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
55
Reliability
80
Modularity
40
Ergonomics
60
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
Skbk wz. 1989 Onyks
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1993–
Quantity
200
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CARBINES · POST-COLD WAR
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
69
carbines category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the carbines category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1993
  • DesignerK. Styczyński, E. Wysocki
  • Weight (Empty)3.22 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
  • Notable UsersFUNCINPEC forces, SPAP
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity700 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
  • Sighting Range400 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
▤Construction4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Total Production200
  • Production Start1993
  • Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1990Entered service
  2. 1993Production started
33
years in service
200
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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