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Błyskawica submachine gun
Photo: Adam Jońca · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Machine Pistols · Poland · 1943
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Błyskawica submachine gun
Błyskawica submachine gun Photo: Adam Jońca · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
55
Magazine Capacity
45
Concealability
70
Accuracy
50
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
65
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Poland
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraWorld War II
In service1943–1944
Operators1 countries
Quantity740
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
60
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
4/36
World War II
61/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
55
Magazine Capacity
45
Concealability
70
Accuracy
50
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
65
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Błyskawica submachine gun
Country
Production
1943–1944
Quantity
740
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · WORLD WAR II
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
60
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 Year1943
  • Service Entry Year1943
  • DesignerWacław Zawrotny and Seweryn Wielanier
  • Weight (Empty)3.22 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersPolish Home Army, Polish resistance
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity400 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)200 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production740
  • Production Start1943
  • Production End1944
  • Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1943Production started
  3. 1944Production ended
83
years in service
1
years in production
740
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
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.
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