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Wieger StG-940
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WiegerStG-940

Assault Rifles · Germany · 1985
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WiegerStG-940

Wieger StG-940
Wieger StG-940 Photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:LutzBruno · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
65
Modularity
50
Weight
70
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Germany
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1985–1990
Operators3 countries
Quantity940
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
64
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
54/83
Cold War
189/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
65
Modularity
50
Weight
70
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Wieger StG-940
Country
Production
1985–1990
Quantity
940
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
54
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
64
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Production Year1985
  • Weight (Empty)2.994 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length920.75 mm
  • Sight TypeIron sights
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Features2MOD.2
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1985
  • Production End1990
  • Variants5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1985Production started
  2. 1989Sale: Peru
  3. 1990Production ended
41
years in service
5
years in production
940
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory2country · 9,500units
9,500active
Wieger StG-940SALES2records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1989Peru———
—India———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
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.
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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