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DP52

Pistols · South Korea · 1929
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DP52

⚙ Walther PP variant
DP52
DP52 Photo: Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
30
Accuracy
50
Magazine Capacity
20
Reliability
70
Concealability
85
Ergonomics
55
Recoil Control
60
Maintenance Ease
75
Modularity
10
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin South Korea
ManufacturerDaewoo
CategoryPistols
EraInterwar Period
In service1929–2025
Operators1 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
51
Pistols MASS Rating
25/40
Interwar Period
459/572
All-Time
Pistols · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
30
Accuracy
50
Magazine Capacity
20
Reliability
70
Concealability
85
Ergonomics
55
Recoil Control
60
Maintenance Ease
75
Modularity
10
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
DP52
Category
Prime contractor
Production
1929–2025
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · INTERWAR PERIOD
25
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
51
pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General1MOD.1
  • Weight (Empty)0.66 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity256 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1929
  • Production End2025
  • Variants4
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width30 mm
  • Height109 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1929Production started
  2. 2025Production ended
97
years in service
96
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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