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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
XT-97 assault rifle
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
22
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
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
◎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
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO; 9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesselective fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Cyclic Rate of Fire850
◇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
- Length (stock folded)580 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Modularitybarrel and stock adjustments
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2008
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 2008Production started
18
years in service
04 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
63ASSAULT RIFLES22POST-COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES9TAIWAN · ALL WEAPONS161PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 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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