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XT-97 assault rifle
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Assault Rifles · Taiwan · 2008
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XT-97 assault rifle
XT-97 assault rifle Photo: 冗丙 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
60
Controllability
85
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
75
Modularity
70
Weight
70
Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin Taiwan
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraPost-Cold War
In service2008
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
74
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
22/62
Post-Cold War
63/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
60
Controllability
85
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
75
Modularity
70
Weight
70
Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
XT-97 assault rifle
Country
Production
2008–
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
22
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
74
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year2008
  • Designer205th Arsenal
  • Weight (Empty)4 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable Usersinfantry, airborne, marines, artillery, and mechanized/motorized vehicle crew
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Effective Range (point)600 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
  • Barrel Length370 mm
  • Sight TypeVarious optical sights on Picatinny railing.; Folding front and rear backup iron sights.
  • Optic RailYes
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction4MOD.4
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start2008
  • Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 2008Production started
18
years in service
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
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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