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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
STG-556
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2007–2015
Quantity
1,000
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
50
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
62
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
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year2007
- DesignerSteyr Arms
- Weight (Empty)3.62 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO, .300 AAC Blackout, 6.8mm Remington SPC, 7.62×39mm, 5.45×39mm
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity42
◇Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Barrel Length508 mm
- Optic RailYes
◆Construction3MOD.3
- Receiver Materialcast 7075‑T6 aircraft‑grade aluminum
- Bullpup LayoutYes
- Modularityquick‑change barrel, interchangeable ejection side
▤Features2MOD.2
⬢Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production1,732
- Production Start2007
- Production End2015
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 2007Production started
- 2015Production ended
19
years in service
8
years in production
1,000
units produced
04 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
205ASSAULT RIFLES50POST-COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES1165UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS223PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
Firearm configuration where the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, reducing overall length while maintaining barrel length.
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.
A pistol feature allowing it to fire grenades or projectile rounds.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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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