LATEST Ancient Prototypes of Proxy Warfare: The Economic and Logistical Burden of Roman and Persian Proxy Networks among Arab Tribes and Caucasian Powers
SEARCH
DB ONLINE
EN ▾
TOZ-66
Photo: DTKCEKDRK · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
REC // INTEL FEED

TOZ-66

Combat Shotguns · Russia · 1968
ADD TO COMPARE

TOZ-66

TOZ-66
TOZ-66 Photo: DTKCEKDRK · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Close-Range Lethality
60
Ammunition Versatility
40
Capacity
20
Reliability
90
Handling
70
Breaching Capability
50
Pattern Control
30
Ergonomics
55
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Russia
CategoryCombat Shotguns
EraCold War
In service1968–1974
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
54
Combat Shotguns MASS Rating
33/33
Cold War
94/107
All-Time
Combat Shotguns · 10 axes scored
Close-Range Lethality
60
Ammunition Versatility
40
Capacity
20
Reliability
90
Handling
70
Breaching Capability
50
Pattern Control
30
Ergonomics
55
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
TOZ-66
Country
Production
1968–1974
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · COLD WAR
33
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
54
combat shotguns category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
  • First Production Year1968
  • Weight (Empty)3.2 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
  • Cartridge12 gauge
  • Calibre18.5 mm
  • Calibre Class12 gauge
▣Operation4MOD.4
◇Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1968Production started
  2. 1974Production ended
58
years in service
6
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Firearm mechanism where the barrel and breech pivot open for loading/unloading, typically via a hinge at the frame.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A firearm feed system where only one round is chambered and fired per cycle, requiring manual reloading.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources
📖 ENCYCLOPEDIA Browse the Combat Shotguns entry →