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ThalesF90

Assault Rifles · France · 2012
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ThalesF90

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
80
Effective Range
65
Controllability
85
Reliability
88
Ergonomics
82
Modularity
80
Weight
78
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin France
ManufacturerThales Group
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraModern Era
In service2012
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
79
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
4/58
Modern Era
13/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
80
Effective Range
65
Controllability
85
Reliability
88
Ergonomics
82
Modularity
80
Weight
78
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Thales F90
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2012–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
79
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • First Production Year1990
  • Service Entry Year1991
  • DesignerSteyr (original) / Thales Australia (local)
  • Weight (Empty)3.6 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)4.2 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersAustralian Defence Force, New Zealand Defence Force, Singapore Armed Forces
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation8MOD.8
◇Ballistics7MOD.7
  • Muzzle Velocity925 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy1,800
  • Effective Range (point)500 m
  • Effective Range (area)300 m
  • Maximum Range800 m
  • Sighting Range600 m
  • Accuracy2.5
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1990
  • Unit Cost1,500 USD
  • Variants3
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width70 mm
  • Height210 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2012Production started
14
years in service
1
countries operating
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Steyr AUG 1978
Thales F90 2012
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE11terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
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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