Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Solothurn S-18/1100
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · WORLD WAR II
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
50
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1942
- DesignerWaffenfabrik Solothurn
- Weight (Empty)54.7 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersSwitzerland, Hungary, Italy, Nazi Germany, The Netherlands
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- CartridgeFixed QF 20×138mmB Rheinmetall
- Calibre20 mm
- Calibre Classlarge caliber
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeSelect-Fire
- Fire Modesselective fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Cyclic Rate of Fire15
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity750 m/s
- Effective Range (point)300 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length1,300 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction3MOD.3
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1942
- Production End1943
- Variants18
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1942Production started
- 1943Production ended
84
years in service
1
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 8 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / Operators
Operator Countries8country
06 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
162SNIPER RIFLES4WORLD WAR II · SNIPER RIFLES55SWITZERLAND · ALL WEAPONS167PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
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.
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.
Firearm capability allowing selection between semi-automatic and fully automatic modes via a selector switch.
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