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SterlingSAR-87

Assault Rifles · United Kingdom · 1980
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SterlingSAR-87

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
60
Ergonomics
55
Modularity
40
Weight
65
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1980
Quantity100
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
58
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
73/83
Cold War
238/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
60
Ergonomics
55
Modularity
40
Weight
65
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Sterling SAR-87
Production
1980–
Quantity
100
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
73
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
50
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
58
assault rifles category
ⓘ 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
▣Operation4MOD.4
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Effective Range (point)400 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
▤Construction4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Total Production100
  • Production Start1987
  • Variants9
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1980Production started
46
years in service
100
units produced
📖 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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