Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Valmet M82
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1978
- DesignerValmet
- Weight (Empty)3.3 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
- Notable UsersFinnish Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO; 7.62×39mm
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire750
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length415 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction4MOD.4
- Receiver Materialstamped and riveted sheet metal
- Furniture Materialpolyurethane
- Bullpup LayoutYes
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
▤Features1MOD.1
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production2,000
- Production Start1978
- Production End1986
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1978Production started
- 1986Production ended
48
years in service
8
years in production
2,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
Valmet M82SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
133ASSAULT RIFLES31COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES25FINLAND · ALL WEAPONS66PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Firearm configuration where the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, reducing overall length while maintaining barrel length.
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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