United States Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Mini-14
Lightweight semi-automatic carbine resembling a scaled-down M14, chambered primarily in 5.56x45mm NATO, in production since 1973.
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-04
183
m range
990
m/s
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
US ITAR-controlled
Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.
Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Effective range Distance at which the weapon reliably hits point targets. Higher extends engagement envelope. | 183 m |
|---|---|
| Muzzle velocity Projectile speed leaving the barrel. Higher means flatter trajectory and better armor penetration. | 990 m/s |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better, ammunition commonality matters. | 5.6 mm |
|---|
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 0.97 m |
|---|---|
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 3 kg |
Munition
Round type, penetration, velocity and projectile data.
| Caliber Bore diameter the round is fired from. | 6 mm |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public Sturm, Ruger & Co. and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-04.
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The Sturm, Ruger & Co. Mini-14 has a combat weight of 3 kg.
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