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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
Vektor CR-21
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
34
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
50
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 Year1997
- DesignerDenel Land Systems
- Weight (Empty)3.72 kg
- Weight (Loaded)3.72 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre Class5.56mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesfull-auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity20
- Cyclic Rate of Fire700
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity980 m/s
- Effective Range (point)400 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length460 mm
- Sight TypeFiber optic illuminated reflex sight
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsNo
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutYes
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularityhandguard swap for grenade launcher
⬢Features4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production200
- Production Start1997
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1997Production started
29
years in service
200
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
107ASSAULT RIFLES34POST-COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES14SOUTH AFRICA · ALL WEAPONS247PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
A pistol feature allowing it to fire grenades or projectile rounds.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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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