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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
XM8 rifle
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
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
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year2003
- Service Entry Year2010
- DesignerHeckler & Koch
- Weight (Empty)3.4 kg
- Weight (Loaded)4.3 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersRoyal Malaysian Navy
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- Bullet Weight4 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesselective fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Drum / Belt Capacity100
- Cyclic Rate of Fire750
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity900 m/s
- Effective Range (point)500 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length317.5 mm
- Sight TypeISM-V Unmagnified reflex sight (4x for DMR variant)
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsNo
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Receiver Materialpolymer
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Modularityhigh modularity with quick-change barrels, calibers, and accessories
⬢Features3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2003
- Variants5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 2010Production started
16
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
XM8 rifleSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
29ASSAULT RIFLES12MODERN ERA · ASSAULT RIFLES94GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS228PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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.
A pistol feature allowing it to fire grenades or projectile rounds.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
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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