Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Heckler & Koch MP5
Category
Country
Production
1966–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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
- Action TypeDelayed Blowback
- Fire Modesselective fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity15
- Cyclic Rate of Fire800
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity375 m/s
- Effective Range (point)100 m
- Effective Range (area)200 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
- Barrel Length225 mm
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight TypeIron sights. Rear: rotary drum; front: hooded post
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularityhigh
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1966
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1966Production started
60
years in service
107
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
HECKLER & KOCH MP5 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN9% win·9% loss
Total Conflicts
11
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
2023–Banjska attack—→2003–2011Iraq WarDecisive victory→2001–2021War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)—→1980Operation Eagle Claw—→1980Iranian Embassy Siege—→1979–1989Soviet-Afghan WarDecisive victory→1979–1992Salvadoran Civil War—→1979–Tajbeg Palace assault—→1975–1991Western Sahara War—→1975–1990Lebanese Civil War—→1964–Colombian conflict—→
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries107country
06 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
3MACHINE PISTOLS1COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS146GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS2PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 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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