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TKB-0111

Assault Rifles · Russia · 1962
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TKB-0111

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
50
Ergonomics
45
Modularity
30
Weight
75
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Russia
ManufacturerTsKIB SOO
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraEarly Cold War
In service1962–1964
Operators1 countries
Quantity100
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
59
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
14/24
Early Cold War
234/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
50
Ergonomics
45
Modularity
30
Weight
75
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
TKB-0111
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1962–1964
Quantity
100
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · EARLY COLD WAR
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
59
assault rifles category
ⓘ 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 Year1962
  • Service Entry Year1964
  • Weight (Empty)3.2 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.8 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
  • Cartridge7.62×39mm
  • Calibre7.62 mm
  • Case Length39 mm
  • Calibre Classintermediate
  • Bullet Weight7.9 g
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
  • Muzzle Velocity715 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy2,100
  • Effective Range (point)300 m
  • Effective Range (area)500 m
  • Maximum Range1,000 m
  • Sighting Range800 m
  • Penetration300 mm
  • Accuracy4
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
  • Barrel Length415 mm
  • Rifling Twist1:240 mm
  • Rifling Grooves4
  • Sight Typeadjustable iron sights
  • Sight Radius378 mm
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
⬢Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production100
  • Production Start1962
  • Production End1964
  • Variants1
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width64 mm
  • Height210 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1962Production started
  2. 1964Production ended
64
years in service
2
years in production
100
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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.
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.
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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