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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
STV Rifle
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
50
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 Year2019
- Service Entry Year2019
- Weight (Empty)3.6 kg
- Weight (Loaded)4.1 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersVietnam People's Army, Vietnam Customs, Vietnam People's Public Security
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge7.62×39mm K56; STL-5.56VN and SHMT-M1: 5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length39 mm
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire700
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity700 m/s
- Effective Range (point)400 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length123 mm
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
- Overall Length123 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
⬢Features2MOD.2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2019Production started
7
years in service
380
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
182ASSAULT RIFLES50MODERN ERA · ASSAULT RIFLES3VIETNAM · 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.
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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