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Vepr (karabin)
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Vepr(karabin)

Carbines · Russia · 1993
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Vepr(karabin)

Vepr (karabin)
Vepr (karabin) Photo: Spielvogel For a gallery of some more of my uploaded pictures see: here. · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Compactness
85
Manoeuvrability
80
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
65
Reliability
90
Modularity
50
Ergonomics
60
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Russia
ManufacturerVyatskiye Polyany Machine-Building Plant
CategoryCarbines
EraPost-Cold War
In service1993
Operators3 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
75
Carbines MASS Rating
5/14
Post-Cold War
9/46
All-Time
Carbines · 10 axes scored
Compactness
85
Manoeuvrability
80
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
65
Reliability
90
Modularity
50
Ergonomics
60
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
Vepr (karabin)
Category
Country
Production
1993–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CARBINES · POST-COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
75
carbines category
ⓘ 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
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity715 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)300 m
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
▤Features1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1993Production started
33
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
📖 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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