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Milkor BXP
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Machine Pistols · South Africa · 1984
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MilkorBXP

Milkor BXP
Milkor BXP Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
45
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
85
Accuracy
55
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
65
Rate of Fire
40
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin South Africa
ManufacturerMilkor (Pty) Ltd
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1984–2010
Operators2 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
55
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
31/53
Cold War
98/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
45
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
85
Accuracy
55
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
65
Rate of Fire
40
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Milkor BXP
Prime contractor
Production
1984–2010
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
55
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 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
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
  • Effective Range (area)100 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
▤Construction4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1984
  • Production End2010
  • Variants1,984
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1984Production started
  2. 2010Production ended
42
years in service
26
years in production
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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