Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Milkor BXP
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1984–2010
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
31
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1978
- Service Entry Year1984
- DesignerAndries Piek
- Weight (Empty)2.5 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersSouth African Police; South African Defence Force; South African Correctional Services; Private security companies; Peruvian Air Force Special Group; Peruvian army Special Operation Forces
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- Bullet Weight8 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modesfully automatic; semi-automatic
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity22
- Cyclic Rate of Fire800
- Safety Typerotating thumb-operated lever
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Effective Range (area)100 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length208 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights; Single Point IR sight
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Length (stock folded)387 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
⬢Features3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1984
- Production End2010
- Variants1,984
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1984Production started
- 2010Production ended
42
years in service
26
years in production
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
98MACHINE PISTOLS31COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS44SOUTH AFRICA · ALL WEAPONS34PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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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