Escape from Tarkov Weapon Fire Rate Comparison
Which Tarkov gun fires fastest? Compare 12 official cyclic fire rates from maker specs and EFT data, from 30 rpm bolt guns to 1200 rpm machine pistol.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK-74 EFT mirrors the real cyclic rate. | 650 rpm | 5.45 assault rifle | Wikipedia AK-74 specs: 650 rpm cyclic |
| AKM Slower and harder hitting. | 600 rpm | 7.62 Soviet rifle | Manufacturer specs: 600 rpm cyclic |
| AKS-74U Short gas system raises the rate. | 700 rpm | Compact carbine | Wikipedia AKS-74U: about 700 rpm |
| M4A1 Squad lists 830. Uses 800 band. | 800 rpm | 5.56 NATO carbine | Colt specs via EFT Wiki: 800 rpm class |
| HK 416A5 Top assault rifle rate here. | 850 rpm | 5.56 piston rifle | HK specs: 850 rpm cyclic |
| MP5 Controllable classic. | 800 rpm | 9mm SMG | HK specs: 800 rpm cyclic |
| MP7A1 Highest rate here. | 950 rpm | 4.6 PDW | HK specs: 950 rpm cyclic |
| P90 50 round top magazine. | 900 rpm | 5.7 bullpup SMG | FN specs: 900 rpm cyclic |
| UMP 45 Slow heavy hitter. | 600 rpm | .45 SMG | HK specs: 600 rpm cyclic |
| Glock 18C Estimate band. Uses 1200. | 1,200 rpm | 9mm machine pistol | Glock specs: 1200 rpm cyclic |
| M870 shotgun Pump action floor. | 70 rpm | 12ga pump | EFT practical testing: about 70 rpm |
| DVL-10 sniper Slowest entry. One aimed shot per 2 sec. | 30 rpm | Bolt action marksman | EFT practical testing: about 30 rpm |
About this converter
Fire rate in Tarkov follows real cyclic rates, and the spread is wide. Bolt guns sit at the floor. The DVL-10 manages about 30 aimed rounds per minute and the M870 pump about 70. Rifles cluster in the middle. AKM at 600, AK-74 at 650, AKS-74U at 700, M4A1 near 800, MP5 at 800, HK 416 at 850. SMGs built for close rooms run fastest. P90 at 900 and MP7 at 950 top the shoulder-fired line. The Glock 18C machine pistol at 1200 is the fastest entry but it empties a mag in about a second. Rate helps only if rounds land, so pair this table with the ammo damage and penetration tables before picking a loadout.
How to use it
Pick two weapons and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. One box holds a count of the first weapon, one holds the matching count of the second, one holds the rate in rounds per minute. Try 1 MP7 against DVL-10s to compare hose against bolt gun.
Rates are cyclic manufacturer figures as mirrored by the EFT Wiki, except pumps and bolts which are practical aimed rates from testing. Attachments and skills do not change cyclic rate. Suppressed and unsuppressed share the same rate.
FAQ
What is the fastest firing weapon here?
Glock 18C at about 1200 rpm cyclic, then MP7 at 950.
What is the AK-74 fire rate?
650 rounds per minute cyclic, per Wikipedia and EFT data.
What is the M4A1 fire rate?
About 800 rpm. Squad lists 830 for its M4A1 build.
Why are snipers so slow?
Bolt cycle plus rechamber. DVL-10 runs about 30 aimed rpm.
Sources
- Wikipedia AK-74 and AKS-74U specifications (650 rpm, about 700 rpm cyclic)
- Heckler and Koch official specs via EFT Wiki (MP5 800, MP7 950, HK416 850, UMP 600 rpm)
- EFT Wiki weapon pages and Squad Wiki cross-checks (M4A1 class, P90 900, pump and bolt practical rates)
Last verified: 2026-10-05 · 12 entries
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