Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Caracal pistol
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2007–
Quantity
790
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
30
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year2006
- Service Entry Year2007
- DesignerWilhelm Bubits
- Weight (Empty)0.75 kg
- Notable UsersUnited Arab Emirates Armed Forces, Algeria, Jordan, Libya
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge9x19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19.15 mm
- Bullet Weight7.45 g
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity18
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity360 m/s
- Muzzle Energy500
- Effective Range (point)50 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length104 mm
- Sight TypeFixed iron sights
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
- Overall Length178 mm
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start2006
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width28 mm
- Height135 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2007Production started
19
years in service
790
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
103PISTOLS30POST-COLD WAR · PISTOLS1UNITED ARAB EMIRATES · ALL WEAPONS175PERFORMANCE/PRICE · PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
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