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CZ Scorpion Evo 3
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Machine Pistols · Czech Republic · 2009
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CZScorpionEvo3

CZ Scorpion Evo 3
CZ Scorpion Evo 3 Photo: Land68 · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Full-Auto Control
70
Magazine Capacity
60
Concealability
85
Accuracy
75
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
85
Rate of Fire
70
Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Czech Republic
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraPost-Cold War
In service2009
Operators25 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
74
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
1/31
Post-Cold War
2/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Full-Auto Control
70
Magazine Capacity
60
Concealability
85
Accuracy
75
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
85
Rate of Fire
70
Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
CZ Scorpion Evo 3
Production
2009–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
74
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year2009
  • Service Entry Year2009
  • Weight (Empty)2.61 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
  • Calibre9 mm
  • Case Length19 mm
  • Calibre Class9mm
▣Operation7MOD.7
  • Action TypeBlowback
  • Fire Modessafe, semi‑automatic, three‑round burst, fully automatic
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity30
  • Drum / Belt Capacity50
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire1,150
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity370 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
▤Construction6MOD.6
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Variants4
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width60 mm
  • Height215 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2009Production started
17
years in service
24
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory2country · 2,250units
2,250active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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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