Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
TKB-072
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
73
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- DesignerGerman A. Korobov
- Weight (Empty)3.2 kg
- Weight (Loaded)3.8 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
- Cartridge5.45×39mm
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire2,000
- Practical Rate of Fire100
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity900 m/s
- Effective Range (point)500 m
- Effective Range (area)800 m
- Maximum Range1,500 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length415 mm
- Rifling Twist1:195mm
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Iron SightsYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1975Production started
51
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
238ASSAULT RIFLES73COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES818RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS257PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources