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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
Vepr (karabin)
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1993–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CARBINES · POST-COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the carbines category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
- First Production Year1993
- Weight (Empty)4.5 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge7.62x39mm
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length39 mm
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity715 m/s
- Effective Range (point)300 m
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Barrel Length415 mm
- Iron SightsYes
▤Features1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1993Production started
33
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
CARBINES RANKING Carbines · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theCarbinescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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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