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FMK-3 submachine gun
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Machine Pistols · Argentina · 1974
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FMK-3submachinegun

FMK-3 submachine gun
FMK-3 submachine gun Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
55
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
20
Accuracy
35
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
50
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
30
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Argentina
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1974–1993
Operators6 countries
Quantity85,000
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
47
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
46/53
Cold War
163/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
55
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
20
Accuracy
35
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
50
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
30
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
FMK-3 submachine gun
Country
Production
1974–1993
Quantity
85,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
46
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
47
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1974
  • Service Entry Year1974
  • Weight (Empty)3.4 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.9 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation9MOD.9
  • Action TypeBlowback
  • Fire Modessafe, semi-auto, full-auto
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity32
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire650
  • Practical Rate of Fire100
  • Trigger Typesingle-stage
  • Safety Typegrip safety, selector lever
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
  • Muzzle Velocity380 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy500
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
  • Effective Range (area)200 m
  • Maximum Range150 m
  • Sighting Range100 m
  • Penetration5 mm
  • Accuracy4
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
▤Construction8MOD.8
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production85,000
  • Production Start1974
  • Production End1993
  • Variants3
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width50 mm
  • Height200 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1974Production started
  3. 1993Production ended
52
years in service
19
years in production
85,000
units produced
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
FMK-3 SUBMACHINE GUN · CONFLICTS SERVED IN33% win
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 600units
600active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE10terms
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.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
A pistol feature allowing it to fire grenades or projectile rounds.
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.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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