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Type87assaultrifle

Assault Rifles · 1987
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Type87assaultrifle

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
65
Controllability
80
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
70
Modularity
60
Weight
75
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
70
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1987
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
73
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
13/83
Cold War
78/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
65
Controllability
80
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
70
Modularity
60
Weight
75
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Type 87 assault rifle
Production
1987–
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
73
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 Year1987
  • Service Entry Year1987
  • Weight (Empty)3.4 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)4.5 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
  • Calibre5.8 mm
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity930 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)400 m
  • Maximum Range2,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1987Production started
39
years in service
📖 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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