Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
SR 88
Category
Country
Production
1984–2000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
13
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1988
- Service Entry Year1984
- DesignerChartered Industries of Singapore (CIS, now ST Kinetics)
- Weight (Empty)3.68 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersSingapore Armed Forces, Papua New Guinea Defence Force, Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary, Philippine Marine Corps, Royal Bodyguard of Bhutan, Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, Malaita Eagle Force, Sri Lanka Army, Special Task Force
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- Bullet Weight4 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation8MOD.8
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesselective fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire88
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typemanual safety
◇Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
- Barrel Length460 mm
- Rifling Twist1:12 or 1:7
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
◆Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialaluminium (lower), stamped steel (upper)
- Furniture Materialplastic
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitylimited
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1988
- Production End1995
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1984Production started
- 1988First deployment: Bougainville conflict
- 2000Production ended
42
years in service
16
years in production
8
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
SR 88 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries8country
06 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
78ASSAULT RIFLES13COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES9SINGAPORE · ALL WEAPONS66PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 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.
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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