Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Taurus T4
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
49
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year2017
- DesignerTaurus Firearms
- Weight (Empty)3.05 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersBrazilian Army, Law enforcement in Brazil, Armed Forces of Haiti, Philippine Army, Armed Forces of Senegal
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire ModesSemi-automatic, burst, automatic
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire800
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity900 m/s
- Effective Range (point)500 m
- Effective Range (area)600 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length292.1 mm
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Modularitypicatinny accessory rails
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2017
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2017Production started
- 2021Sale: Philippines (12,000 units)
9
years in service
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Taurus T4SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |  Philippines | 12,000 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
172ASSAULT RIFLES49MODERN ERA · ASSAULT RIFLES40BRAZIL · ALL WEAPONS161PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 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.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
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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