Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Special Operations Assault Rifle
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
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 Year1998
- Service Entry Year2004
- Weight (Empty)3.6 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre Class.223
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire ModesSafe, Semi, Reduced Full-Auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Cyclic Rate of Fire550
◇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
▤Features2MOD.2
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2004
- Variants4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2006Production started
20
years in service
7
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries7country
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
13ASSAULT RIFLES6POST-COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES1PHILIPPINES · ALL WEAPONS66PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 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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