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Assault Rifles · Germany · 2010
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XM8rifle

XM8 rifle
XM8 rifle Photo: user:Mx2000 · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
80
Effective Range
65
Controllability
85
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
90
Modularity
85
Weight
80
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Germany
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraModern Era
In service2010
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
77
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
12/58
Modern Era
29/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
80
Effective Range
65
Controllability
85
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
90
Modularity
85
Weight
80
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
XM8 rifle
Country
Production
2010–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
77
assault rifles category
ⓘ 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
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇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
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start2003
  • Variants5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 2010Production started
16
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
XM8 rifleSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Malaysia———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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