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ERMA KPG 68
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ERMAKPG68

Machine Pistols · Poland · 1968
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ERMAKPG68

ERMA KPG 68
ERMA KPG 68 Photo: RRT877; https://arms.fandom.com/de/wiki/Benutzerin:RRT877 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
45
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
60
Accuracy
40
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
55
Rate of Fire
45
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Poland
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1968
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
50
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
42/53
Cold War
134/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
45
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
60
Accuracy
40
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
55
Rate of Fire
45
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
ERMA KPG 68
Country
Production
1968–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
42
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
50
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General1MOD.1
  • Weight (Empty)1.3 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
  • Calibre9 mm
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity380 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
▤Construction1MOD.1
  • Overall Length450 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1968Production started
58
years in service
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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