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.
188 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
Hyundai Rotem
K2 Black Panther
KNDS
Leclerc XLR
KNDS
Leopard 2A7
General Dynamics Land Systems
M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams
Uralvagonzavod
T-90M
MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office)
Merkava Mk4
NORINCO
VT-4
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL)
Challenger 3
General Dynamics Land Systems
M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams
Rheinmetall
Puma
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Type 10
NORINCO
Type 99A
BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems)
M2A3 Bradley
Uralvagonzavod
T-14 Armata
Uralvagonzavod
T-90A
NORINCO
Type 15
NORINCO
ZTZ-99A
BMC Defense
Altay
Defence Research and Development Organisation
Arjun Mk1A
Leonardo
C1 Ariete
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL)
Challenger 2
KNDS
Leclerc
KNDS
Leopard 1A5
KNDS
Leopard 2A5
KNDS
Leopard 2A4
KNDS
Leopard 2A6
General Dynamics Land Systems
M1A1 Abrams
General Dynamics Land Systems
M60A3 Patton
MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office)
Merkava Mk3
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Type 74
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Type 90 Kyu-maru
NORINCO
Type 96B
Hyundai Rotem
K1A2
Uralvagonzavod
T-62M
Morozov Kharkiv Machine Building Design Bureau
T-64BV
Uralvagonzavod
T-72B3
Uralvagonzavod
T-72B3M
Uralvagonzavod
T-80BVM
Morozov Kharkiv Machine Building Design Bureau
T-84 Oplot
Uralvagonzavod
T-90M obr. 2022
General Dynamics Land Systems
Ajax
MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office)
Eitan
Rheinmetall
Marder
MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office)
Namer
Uralvagonzavod
T-80U
Santa Barbara Sistemas
ASCOD
Kurganmashzavod
BMD-2
Kurganmashzavod
BMP-1
Iveco Defence Vehicles
Dardo
Iveco Defence Vehicles
Freccia
Rheinmetall
Lynx KF41
Santa Barbara Sistemas
Pizarro
NORINCO
ZBD-04A
NORINCO
ZBL-08
BAE Systems
Warrior IFV
Kurganmashzavod
BMD-4M
Kurganmashzavod
BMP-2
Kurganmashzavod
BMP-3
Rheinmetall
Boxer
Kurganmashzavod
BTR-82A
MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office)
Merkava Mk1
MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office)
Merkava Mk2
General Dynamics Land Systems
M1126 Stryker
MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office)
Achzarit
Morozov Kharkiv Machine Building Design Bureau
BTR-4
BAE Systems
FV432
Hanwha Aerospace
K21
General Dynamics Land Systems
LAV-25
MOWAG
Piranha III
Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa
Rosomak
Uralvagonzavod
T-15
KNDS
VBCI
FNSS Defence Systems
ACV-15
PT Pindad
Harimau
Israel Aerospace Industries
RAM 2000 Sandcat
Rheinmetall
Fuchs
Yugoimport SDPR
Lazar 3
ST Engineering Land Systems
Hunter AFV
Rheinmetall
Wiesel
BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems)
Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV)
ST Engineering Land Systems
Bionix
Thales Group
Bushmaster
Denel Aviation
Casspir
Iveco Defence Vehicles
VBTP-MR Guarani
Thales Group
Hawkei
Defense Industries Organization (Iran)
Karrar
Otokar
Tulpar
PT Pindad
Anoa
Denel Aviation
Ratel
Defense Industries Organization (Iran)
Zolfaghar
Huta Stalowa Wola
Borsuk
FNSS Defence Systems
PARS 6x6
Hyundai Rotem
K808 White Tiger
Otokar
Arma
Tula Arms Plant
AEK-971
Kalashnikov Concern
AK-47
Tula Arms Plant
AN-94 Abakan
Brugger & Thomet
APC9
FN Herstal
FN SCAR-H
Heckler & Koch
HK416 A5
Howa Machinery
Type 89
Knight's Armament Company
SR-25
Knight's Armament Company
M110 SASS
FN Herstal
M240
FN Herstal
M249 SAW
Colt
M4A1
SIG Sauer
MCX Spear LT
Heckler & Koch
MG3
Heckler & Koch
MP5
FN Herstal
P90
Kalashnikov Concern
PKM
Kalashnikov Concern
RPK-16
Ceska zbrojovka (CZ)
Scorpion EVO 3
IWI
Tavor X95
IWI
Uzi
Ceska zbrojovka (CZ)
vz. 58
Zastava Arms
M70
FN Herstal
SCAR-L
IWI
Galil ACE
Heckler & Koch
HK417
Colt
M16A4
Heckler & Koch
M27 IAR
SIG Sauer
SIG516
Accuracy International
Arctic Warfare Magnum (AWM)
Kalashnikov Concern
AK-103
Kalashnikov Concern
AK-12
Kalashnikov Concern
AK-74
Kalashnikov Concern
AK-74M
Kalashnikov Concern
AKM
Beretta
AR70/90
Steyr Arms
AUG A3
Barrett Firearms Manufacturing
M82
Beretta
92FS
Benelli Armi
M4
FN Herstal
Browning Hi-Power
CheyTac
M200 Intervention
Ceska zbrojovka (CZ)
CZ 75
IWI
Desert Eagle
FN Herstal
FAL
FN Herstal
Five-seveN
Heckler & Koch
G3
Heckler & Koch
G36
Glock
Glock 17
Glock
Glock 19
Heckler & Koch
USP
Heckler & Koch
VP9
IWI
Jericho 941
ST Motiv
K2
ST Motiv
K11
MKE
Kirikkale Kilinc 2000
Tula Arms Plant
Pistolet Makarova (PM)
MKE
MPT-76
Tula Arms Plant
ORSIS T-5000
NORINCO
QBZ-95
NORINCO
QSZ-92
Remington Arms
870
Sako
TRG-42
SIG Sauer
P320-M17
SIG Sauer
P226
Smith & Wesson
M&P9
Kalashnikov Concern
SVD
Tula Arms Plant
Tokarev TT-33
NORINCO
Type 56
Carl Walther GmbH
P99
Carl Walther GmbH
PPQ
SIG Sauer
XM7
MKE
Yavuz 16
Zastava Arms
CZ99
Kalashnikov Concern
AK-15
Kalashnikov Concern
AK-19
Beretta
ARX-160
Beretta
ARX-200
Ceska zbrojovka (CZ)
CZ BREN 2
Ceska zbrojovka (CZ)
CZ 805 BREN
KNDS
FAMAS
FN Herstal
F2000
FN Herstal
FNC
Heckler & Koch
G28
Heckler & Koch
HK433
BAE Systems
L85A3
Heckler & Koch
MP7
MKE
MPT-55
IWI
Negev
NORINCO
QBZ-03
NORINCO
QBZ-191
RUAG
StGw 90
IWI
Tavor 7
IWI
Tavor TAR-21
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.