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Special Operations Assault Rifle
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Assault Rifles · Philippines · 2006
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Special Operations Assault Rifle
Special Operations Assault Rifle Photo: Rizuan · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
80
Effective Range
65
Controllability
85
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
90
Modularity
85
Weight
70
Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Philippines
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraPost-Cold War
In service2006
Operators7 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
79
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
6/62
Post-Cold War
13/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
80
Effective Range
65
Controllability
85
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
90
Modularity
85
Weight
70
Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Special Operations Assault Rifle
Production
2006–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
79
assault rifles category
ⓘ 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 Year1998
  • Service Entry Year2004
  • Weight (Empty)3.6 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
  • Barrel Length368 mm
  • Rifling Twist1:7 or 1:9
  • Sight TypeIron sights or various optics
  • Optic RailYes
  • Iron SightsYes
◆Construction2MOD.2
  • Bullpup LayoutNo
  • ModularityMission Adaptable Handguard System (MAHS) with M-LOK
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start2004
  • Variants4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2006Production started
20
years in service
7
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
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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