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AEK-919K Kashtan
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AEK-919KKashtan

Machine Pistols · Russia · 1994
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AEK-919KKashtan

AEK-919K Kashtan
AEK-919K Kashtan Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
55
Concealability
75
Accuracy
50
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
60
Rate of Fire
45
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Russia
ManufacturerQ3552663
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraPost-Cold War
In service1994–2006
Operators3 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
52
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
23/31
Post-Cold War
116/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
55
Concealability
75
Accuracy
50
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
60
Rate of Fire
45
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
AEK-919K Kashtan
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1994–2006
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
52
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1994
  • Service Entry Year1995
  • DesignerPavel Sedov
  • Weight (Empty)1.78 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersRussia, Kyrgyzstan
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity315 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1994
  • Production End2006
  • Variants4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1994Production started
  2. 2006Production ended
32
years in service
12
years in production
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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