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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 VP70
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
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 Year1970
- DesignerAlex Seidel
- Weight (Empty)0.82 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersBrazil, Lebanon, Morocco, Paraguay, Portugal
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation8MOD.8
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic / three-round burst
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity18
- Cyclic Rate of Fire2,200
- Trigger Typedouble action only
- Safety Typeheavy double-action trigger pull
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Effective Range (point)50 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length116 mm
- Sight Typepolished ramp with central notch
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction7MOD.7
- Overall Length204 mm
- Receiver Materialpolymer
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitystock converts to holster, selective-fire switch on stock
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1970
- Production End1989
- Variants2
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width32 mm
- Height142 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1970Production started
- 1989Production ended
56
years in service
19
years in production
70
units produced
6
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
41MACHINE PISTOLS13COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS312GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS147PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
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