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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-415
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · EARLY COLD WAR
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
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
◎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
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessingle, burst
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire500
- Trigger Typehammer-type
- Safety Typeflag-type fire mode switch safety
◇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
- 1946Production started
80
years in service
452
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
238ASSAULT RIFLES16EARLY COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES818RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS161PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 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.
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