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Desert Eagle
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Pistols · United States · 1983
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DesertEagle

Desert Eagle
Desert Eagle Photo: Bobbfwed · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
95
Accuracy
85
Magazine Capacity
40
Reliability
75
Concealability
30
Ergonomics
60
Recoil Control
70
Maintenance Ease
65
Modularity
80
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin United States
ManufacturerIsrael Weapon Industries
CategoryPistols
EraCold War
In service1983
Operators2 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
69
Pistols MASS Rating
44/112
Cold War
222/572
All-Time
Pistols · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
95
Accuracy
85
Magazine Capacity
40
Reliability
75
Concealability
30
Ergonomics
60
Recoil Control
70
Maintenance Ease
65
Modularity
80
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Desert Eagle
Category
Prime contractor
Production
1983–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · COLD WAR
44
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
69
pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1983
  • DesignerMagnum Research and Israel Military Industries
  • Weight (Empty)1.769 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)1.91 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersGROM Military Unit, Special Operations Group (Portugal)
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
  • Cartridge.50 Action Express, .44 Magnum, .440 Cor-Bon, .429 DE, .41 Magnum, .357 Magnum
  • Calibre12.7 mm
  • Calibre ClassMagnum
  • RimfireNo
  • Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity470 m/s
  • Maximum Range201 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start1983
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width31.75 mm
  • Height158.75 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1983Production started
43
years in service
2
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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