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TKB-072

Assault Rifles · Russia · 1975
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TKB-072

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
50
Ergonomics
40
Modularity
30
Weight
80
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin Russia
ManufacturerTsKIB SOO
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1975
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
58
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
73/83
Cold War
238/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
50
Ergonomics
40
Modularity
30
Weight
80
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
TKB-072
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1975–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
73
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
58
assault rifles category
ⓘ 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
◇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
  1. 1975Production started
51
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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.
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