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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Sterling SAR-87
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
73
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
50
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
◎General2MOD.2
- First Production Year1987
- Weight (Empty)3.7 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO, 9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre5.56 mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire650
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Effective Range (point)400 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- ModularityConvertible to 9mm by changing barrel and bolt
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production100
- Production Start1987
- Variants9
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1980Production started
46
years in service
100
units produced
04 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
238ASSAULT RIFLES73COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES271UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS247PERFORMANCE/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.
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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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