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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
Thales F90
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2012–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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
◎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
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre ClassIntermediate
- Bullet Weight4 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation8MOD.8
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire ModesSemi, three-round burst, full auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire750
- Trigger TypeTwo-stage
- Safety TypeManual safety selector
◇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
- Barrel Length508 mm
- Rifling Twist1:7.0" (178 mm)
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight TypeIntegrated optical sight (3×) with backup iron sights
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver MaterialAluminium alloy
- Furniture MaterialPolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- ModularityHigh – interchangeable barrel lengths and accessories
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1990
- Unit Cost1,500 USD
- Variants3
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width70 mm
- Height210 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2012Production started
14
years in service
1
countries operating
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
06 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
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ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 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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