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Heckler & Koch MP5
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Heckler&KochMP5

Machine Pistols · Germany · 1966
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Heckler&KochMP5

Heckler & Koch MP5
Heckler & Koch MP5 Photo: Heckler_&_Koch_MP5.jpg: Samuli Silvennoinen derivative work: Hic et nunc · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
72
Full-Auto Control
80
Magazine Capacity
60
Concealability
55
Accuracy
80
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
75
Rate of Fire
70
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Germany
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1966
Operators107 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
73
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
1/53
Cold War
3/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
72
Full-Auto Control
80
Magazine Capacity
60
Concealability
55
Accuracy
80
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
75
Rate of Fire
70
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Heckler & Koch MP5
Country
Production
1966–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
73
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 Year1964
  • Service Entry Year1966
  • DesignerTilo Möller, Manfred Guhring, Georg Seidl, Helmut Baureuter
  • Weight (Empty)2.54 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
  • Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum; 10mm Auto (MP5/10); .40 S&W (MP5/40); .22 LR (MP5 .22 LR)
  • Calibre9 mm
  • Case Length19 mm
  • Calibre Classpistol
  • RimfireNo
  • Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity375 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
  • Effective Range (area)200 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start1966
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1966Production started
60
years in service
107
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries107country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE10terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
A type of semi-automatic pistol action where the barrel remains locked for a short period after firing, delaying the blowback of gases to slow the opening of the breech.
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.
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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