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STV Rifle
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Assault Rifles · Vietnam · 2019
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STVRifle

STV Rifle
STV Rifle Photo: Hieunguyen.e4 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
50
Controllability
75
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
60
Modularity
50
Weight
60
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Vietnam
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraModern Era
In service2019
Operators1 countries
Quantity380
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
65
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
50/58
Modern Era
182/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
50
Controllability
75
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
60
Modularity
50
Weight
60
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
STV Rifle
Country
Production
2019–
Quantity
380
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
50
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
65
assault rifles category
ⓘ 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
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity700 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)400 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
▤Construction2MOD.2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2019Production started
7
years in service
380
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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