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Steyr ACR
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Assault Rifles · Austria · 1987
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SteyrACR

Steyr ACR
Steyr ACR Photo: U.S. Army · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
50
Controllability
55
Reliability
40
Ergonomics
65
Modularity
30
Weight
70
Versatility
45
Cost-Effectiveness
35
Origin Austria
ManufacturerSteyr Arms
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1987
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
54
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
78/83
Cold War
255/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
50
Controllability
55
Reliability
40
Ergonomics
65
Modularity
30
Weight
70
Versatility
45
Cost-Effectiveness
35
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Steyr ACR
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1987–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
78
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
30
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
54
assault rifles category
ⓘ 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 Year1987
  • DesignerUlrich Zedrosser
  • Weight (Empty)3.23 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
  • Notable UsersUnited States
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
  • Cartridge5.56×45mm annular-primed SCF (synthetic case flechette)
  • Calibre5.56 mm
  • Case Length45 mm
  • Calibre Class5.56mm
  • Bullet Weight0.66 g
  • RimfireNo
  • Caseless AmmunitionYes
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity1,449 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1987
  • Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1987Production started
39
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
Firearm configuration where the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, reducing overall length while maintaining barrel length.
Ammunition in which the propellant is encased in a combustible or consumable material, eliminating the traditional metal cartridge case.
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.
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