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CETME C2 submachine gun
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Machine Pistols · Spain · 1960
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CETMEC2submachinegun

CETME C2 submachine gun
CETME C2 submachine gun Photo: EK\a\a\aa · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
50
Full-Auto Control
45
Magazine Capacity
40
Concealability
60
Accuracy
55
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
50
Rate of Fire
55
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Spain
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraEarly Cold War
In service1960–1970
Operators1 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
55
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
16/32
Early Cold War
98/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
50
Full-Auto Control
45
Magazine Capacity
40
Concealability
60
Accuracy
55
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
50
Rate of Fire
55
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
CETME C2 submachine gun
Country
Production
1960–1970
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · EARLY COLD WAR
16
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 Year1960
  • Service Entry Year1960
  • DesignerJoaquin de la Calzada de Bayo
  • Weight (Empty)2.64 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersSpain
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
◆Construction5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1960
  • Production End1970
  • Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1960Production started
  2. 1970Production ended
66
years in service
10
years in production
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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