Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
SR-47
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
50
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1943
- Service Entry Year1943
- DesignerHugo Schmeisser
- Weight (Empty)4.6 kg
- Weight (Loaded)5.13 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge7.92×33mm Kurz
- Calibre7.92 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesselective fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire550
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity685 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length420 mm
- Sight Typeadjustable iron sights
- Iron SightsYes
▤Features1MOD.1
⬢Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production425,977
- Production Start1943
- Production End1945
- Variants5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1945Production started
81
years in service
425,977
units produced
04 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
205ASSAULT RIFLES50POST-COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES1165UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS66PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault 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.
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.
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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