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Assault Rifles · North Korea · 1968
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Type68assaultrifle

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
65
Controllability
70
Reliability
95
Ergonomics
50
Modularity
30
Weight
65
Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin North Korea
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1968
Operators8 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
68
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
38/83
Cold War
150/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
65
Controllability
70
Reliability
95
Ergonomics
50
Modularity
30
Weight
65
Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Type 68 assault rifle
Production
1968–
Unit Price (current)
$284.931↗ 194% inflation · 1986→2025
Original Price
$97 (1986)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
38
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$284.931
Original: $97 (1986)
Inflation: +%194
68
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 Year1968
  • Service Entry Year1968
  • DesignerMikhail Kalashnikov
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersCuba, Ethiopia, Iran, Nicaragua, North Korea, Peru, Syria, Togo, Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front, Hamas, Islamic State
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity715 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)350 m
  • Sighting Range800 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1968
  • Unit Cost97 USD
  • Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1968Production started
  2. 1986Sale: Peru (20,000 units) · $2 M
  3. 1988Sale: Peru (20,000 units)
58
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 6 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Type 68 assault rifleSALES2records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1988Peru20,000——
1986Peru20,000$1.9 M$5.7 M
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
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.
A pistol feature allowing it to fire grenades or projectile rounds.
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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