Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
FEG PA-63
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1963–1990
Quantity
65
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 Year1963
- Service Entry Year1963
- DesignerFÉG
- Weight (Empty)0.595 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersHungary, Iraq, Irish National Liberation Army, Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×18mm Makarov; .32 ACP (7.65mm Browning); .380 ACP (9mm Short)
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length18 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity7
- Trigger Typedouble-action/single-action
- Safety Typemanual safety
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity315 m/s
- Effective Range (point)50 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length100 mm
- Sight Typeblade front, notch rear
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length175 mm
- Receiver Materialaluminum
- Furniture Materialplastic
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1963
- Production End1990
- Variants4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1963Production started
- 1990Production ended
63
years in service
27
years in production
65
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
FEG PA-63 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN50% win
Total Conflicts
2
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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