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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
TKB-011
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
81
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
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
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1963
- DesignerNikolai M. Afanasyev
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge7.62×39mm
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length39 mm
- Bullet Weight7.9 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeDelayed Blowback
- Fire Modesfully automatic
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity715 m/s
- Muzzle Energy2,000
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialbakelite
- Bullpup LayoutYes
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1963
- Production End1965
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1963Production started
- 1965Production ended
63
years in service
2
years in production
11
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
266ASSAULT RIFLES81COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES1171RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS228PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Firearm configuration where the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, reducing overall length while maintaining barrel length.
A type of semi-automatic pistol action where the barrel remains locked for a short period after firing, delaying the blowback of gases to slow the opening of the breech.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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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