Systems for infantry combat
Infantry combat weapons are sized and weighted for a dismounted soldier to carry and fire accurately over hours. The specs that matter are caliber and muzzle velocity (terminal effect and range), rate of fire (suppression versus ammunition economy), and weight (soldier load and controllability). The best rifle on paper is worthless if a unit cannot carry enough ammunition for it.
19 matching systems in our database.
What matters for infantry combat
- ●Caliber and muzzle velocity: terminal ballistics and effective range against the intended target set.
- ●Rate of fire: cyclic rate trades suppression capability against ammunition consumption and barrel heat.
- ●Barrel length: longer barrels improve velocity and accuracy; shorter barrels improve handling in close quarters and vehicles.
- ●Ammunition capacity: standard magazine size, which sets how often a soldier must reload under fire.
Infantry Combat systems in our database
H Main battle tank
Main battle tank
Hyundai Rotem
K2 Black Panther
Max speed 70 km/h
Range 450 km
Weight 55,000 kg
K Main battle tank
Main battle tank
KNDS
Leclerc XLR
Max speed 72 km/h
Range 550 km
Weight 56,800 kg
K Main battle tank
Main battle tank
KNDS
Leopard 2A7
Max speed 68 km/h
Range 450 km
Weight 67,500 kg
G Main battle tank
Main battle tank
General Dynamics Land Systems
M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams
Max speed 67 km/h
Range 426 km
Weight 66,800 kg
U Main battle tank
Main battle tank
Uralvagonzavod
T-90M
Max speed 60 km/h
Range 550 km
Weight 48,000 kg
M Main battle tank
Main battle tank
MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office)
Merkava Mk4
Max speed 64 km/h
Range 500 km
Weight 65,000 kg
R Main battle tank
Main battle tank
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL)
Challenger 3
Max speed 60 km/h
Range 450 km
Weight 66,000 kg
M Main battle tank
Main battle tank
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Type 10
Max speed 70 km/h
Range 440 km
Weight 44,000 kg
U Main battle tank
Main battle tank
Uralvagonzavod
T-14 Armata
Max speed 80 km/h
Range 500 km
Weight 55,000 kg
N Main battle tank
Main battle tank
NORINCO
ZTZ-99A
Max speed 80 km/h
Range 600 km
Weight 58,000 kg
B Main battle tank
Main battle tank
BMC Defense
Altay
Max speed 70 km/h
Range 450 km
Weight 65,000 kg
K Rifle
Rifle
Kalashnikov Concern
AK-47
Range 350 m
F Rifle
Rifle
FN Herstal
FN SCAR-H
Range 600 m
H Rifle
Rifle
Heckler & Koch
HK416 A5
Range 500 m
C Rifle
Rifle
Colt
M4A1
Range 500 m
I Rifle
Rifle
IWI
Tavor X95
Range 400 m
K Rifle
Rifle
Kalashnikov Concern
AK-12
Range 500 m
M Rifle
Rifle
MKE
MPT-76
Range 600 m
S Rifle
Rifle
SIG Sauer
XM7
Range 600 m
Frequently asked questions
- What caliber is standard for modern infantry rifles?
- Most NATO forces standardize on 5.56 mm for reduced recoil and lighter ammunition loads, while some forces are shifting toward larger intermediate calibers for better range and penetration against body armor.
- Why does barrel length matter for infantry rifles?
- Longer barrels increase muzzle velocity and effective range, but shorter barrels are easier to maneuver in vehicles, buildings and close terrain. It is a direct tradeoff, not a strict improvement either way.