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TKB-517

Assault Rifles · Russia · 1952
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TKB-517

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Accuracy
45
Effective Range
50
Controllability
55
Reliability
40
Ergonomics
30
Modularity
20
Weight
70
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin Russia
ManufacturerTsKIB SOO
CategoryAssault Rifles
In service1952
Operators1 countries
Quantity317
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
48
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
265/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Accuracy
45
Effective Range
50
Controllability
55
Reliability
40
Ergonomics
30
Modularity
20
Weight
70
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
TKB-517
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1952–
Quantity
317
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES
—
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
48
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 Korobov
  • Weight (Empty)3.18 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.5 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
  • Cartridge7.62×39mm
  • Calibre7.62 mm
  • Case Length39 mm
  • Calibre Classintermediate
  • Bullet Weight8 g
▣Operation5MOD.5
  • Action TypeLever Action
  • Fire Modesselective fire
  • Feed SystemBelt
  • Magazine Capacity30
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire560
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity720 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)350 m
  • Maximum Range1,500 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length415 mm
  • Sight TypeAdjustable iron sights
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
⬢Features1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1952Production started
74
years in service
317
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 flexible or rigid container (magazine) inserted into the grip or attached externally, feeding rounds into the chamber via a spring or follower.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Firearm mechanism where a manually operated lever below the receiver cycles the action, extracting and ejecting a spent cartridge and loading a new one.
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