| VAHAN | |
| Origin: | Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic |
| Type: | Assault rifle |
| Is Ranged: | YES |
| Designer: | Vahan S. Manasian |
| Design Date: | 1952–54, 1992 |
| Weight: | 3.85kg |
| Length: | 920mm (725mm folded) |
| Cartridge: | |
| Caliber: | 5.45mm |
| Action: | Lever-delayed blowback |
| Rate: | 800 RPM |
| Range: | 500m–1000m |
| Feed: | 30/45-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights: | Iron sights |
The VAHAN (;) is an assault rifle of Soviet/Armenian origin and was designed by Engineer and Firearms Designer Vahan S. Manasian. It can be fitted with a GP-30 grenade launcher, bayonet and scope. The weapon dates back to 1952 as the MBC-2 prototype when Manasian was a soldier in the Soviet Army. As of 2009, the VAHAN rifle has not yet been tested by Armenian government and the program has been canceled.