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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
URZ AP
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
79
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
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
◎General1MOD.1
- DesignerJiří Čermák
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Calibre Class7.62 mm
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeDelayed Blowback
- Fire Modessemi-auto, full-auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire800
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity800 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length500 mm
- Sight TypeIron
- Iron SightsYes
▤Features1MOD.1
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Variants4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1967Production started
59
years in service
1
countries operating
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
257ASSAULT RIFLES79COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES85CZECH REPUBLIC · ALL WEAPONS161PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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 type of semi-automatic pistol action where the barrel remains locked for a short period after firing, delaying the blowback of gases to slow the opening of the breech.
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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