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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-517
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1952–
Quantity
317
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
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
◎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
- Receiver Materialpressed steel
- Furniture Materiallaminated wood
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
⬢Features1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1952Production started
74
years in service
317
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 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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