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Machine Pistols · Poland · 1944
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Bechowiec-2submachinegun

Bechowiec-2 submachine gun
Bechowiec-2 submachine gun Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
25
Concealability
70
Accuracy
35
Reliability
55
Ergonomics
45
Rate of Fire
40
Versatility
30
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Poland
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraWorld War II
In service1944–1945
Operators1 countries
Quantity11
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
42
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
32/36
World War II
195/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
25
Concealability
70
Accuracy
35
Reliability
55
Ergonomics
45
Rate of Fire
40
Versatility
30
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Bechowiec-2 submachine gun
Country
Production
1944–1945
Quantity
11
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · WORLD WAR II
32
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
42
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • First Production Year1943
  • Service Entry Year1943
  • DesignerHenryk Strąpoć
  • Weight (Empty)3.3 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.7 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersPolish Home Army (AK)
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation8MOD.8
◇Ballistics6MOD.6
  • Muzzle Velocity380 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy545
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
  • Effective Range (area)200 m
  • Maximum Range500 m
  • Sighting Range100 m
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
▤Construction5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production11
  • Production Start1943
  • Production End1945
  • Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width50 mm
  • Height150 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1943Entered service
  3. 1944Production started
  4. 1945Production ended
82
years in service
1
years in production
11
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Bechowiec-2 submachine gun 1944
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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.
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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