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TKB-415
Photo: Vyacheslav Bukharov · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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TKB-415

Assault Rifles · Russia · 1946
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TKB-415

TKB-415
TKB-415 Photo: Vyacheslav Bukharov · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
50
Controllability
70
Reliability
65
Ergonomics
50
Modularity
30
Weight
75
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Russia
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraEarly Cold War
In service1946
Operators1 countries
Quantity452
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
58
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
16/24
Early Cold War
238/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
50
Controllability
70
Reliability
65
Ergonomics
50
Modularity
30
Weight
75
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
TKB-415
Country
Production
1946–
Quantity
452
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · EARLY COLD WAR
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
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
◎General2MOD.2
  • DesignerAleksei Bulkin
  • Weight (Empty)4.43 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge7.62×39mm
  • Calibre7.62 mm
  • Case Length39 mm
  • Bullet Weight8 g
▣Operation8MOD.8
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity710 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy2,016
  • Maximum Range800 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length500 mm
  • Sight TypeAdjustable iron sights
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Features1MOD.1
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1946Production started
80
years in service
452
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.
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.
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 →
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