Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Arsenal Shipka
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
20
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1996
- Service Entry Year1999
- Weight (Empty)2.1 kg
- Weight (Loaded)2.6 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge9×18mm Makarov ; 9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length18 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- Bullet Weight6.1 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation8MOD.8
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic / full-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity32
- Cyclic Rate of Fire600
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typemanual safety
◇Ballistics6MOD.6
- Muzzle Velocity320 m/s
- Muzzle Energy313
- Effective Range (point)150 m
- Effective Range (area)150 m
- Maximum Range200 m
- Sighting Range150 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
- Barrel Length150 mm
- Rifling Twist1:240 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction7MOD.7
- Overall Length338 mm
- Length (stock folded)338 mm
- Receiver Materialpolymer (lower) / steel (upper)
- Furniture Materialsteel wire (stock)
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1996
- Variants2
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width45 mm
- Height180 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1999Production started
27
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
112MACHINE PISTOLS20POST-COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS5BULGARIA · ALL WEAPONS34PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
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