Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
FB P-83 Wanad
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1983–2000
Quantity
83
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ 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
- Service Entry Year1983
- DesignerOBR Radom
- Weight (Empty)0.73 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersPolish police and armed forces
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge9×18mm Makarov (P-83, P-83M, P-93); .380 ACP (9×17mm Short) (P-83); .32 ACP (7.65x17mm Browning SR) (P-83); 9 mm PA (P-8
- Calibre9.18 mm
- Case Length18 mm
- Bullet Weight6.1 g
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire ModesSemi-automatic
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity8
- Trigger Typedouble-action/single-action
- Safety Typemanual safety lever, hammer block safety
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity312 m/s
- Effective Range (point)25 m
- Sighting Range25 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length90 mm
- Sight TypeFixed, front blade and rear notch
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
- Overall Length165 mm
- Receiver Materialsheet metal stampings
- Furniture Materialblack plastic
⬢Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width30 mm
- Height125 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1983Production started
- 1991First deployment: Yugoslav Wars
- 2000Production ended
43
years in service
17
years in production
83
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
FB P-83 WANAD · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 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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