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Gerasimenko VAG-73
Photo: Михаил Дегтярёв [2] · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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GerasimenkoVAG-73

Machine Pistols · Russia · 1972
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GerasimenkoVAG-73

Gerasimenko VAG-73
Gerasimenko VAG-73 Photo: Михаил Дегтярёв [2] · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
55
Full-Auto Control
45
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
70
Accuracy
40
Reliability
60
Ergonomics
55
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Russia
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1972
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
54
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
32/53
Cold War
107/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
55
Full-Auto Control
45
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
70
Accuracy
40
Reliability
60
Ergonomics
55
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Gerasimenko VAG-73
Country
Production
1972–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
32
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
14
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
54
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Operation3MOD.3
◈Barrel & Sights1MOD.1
▣Construction1MOD.1
◇Features1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1972Production started
54
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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