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TRWLowMaintenanceRifle

Assault Rifles · United States · 1971
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TRWLowMaintenanceRifle

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
50
Controllability
45
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
50
Modularity
30
Weight
70
Versatility
40
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin United States
ManufacturerTRW Inc.
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1971–1973
Operators1 countries
Quantity10
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
55
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
75/83
Cold War
249/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
50
Controllability
45
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
50
Modularity
30
Weight
70
Versatility
40
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
TRW Low Maintenance Rifle
Prime contractor
Production
1971–1973
Quantity
10
Unit Price (current)
$1.0K↗ 695% inflation · 1971→2025
Original Price
$130 (1971)
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
75
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$1.0K
Original: $130 (1971)
Inflation: +%695
55
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1971
  • DesignerDonald A. Stoehr
  • Weight (Empty)3.3 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.64 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity990 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)460 m
  • Maximum Range2,425 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length493 mm
  • Sight Typeaperture rear, adjustable post front
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Features2MOD.2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1971Production started
  3. 1973Production ended
55
years in service
2
years in production
10
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
TRW LOW MAINTENANCE RIFLE · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
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.
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