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Heckler & Koch VP70
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Heckler&KochVP70

Machine Pistols · Germany · 1970
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Heckler&KochVP70

Heckler & Koch VP70
Heckler & Koch VP70 Photo: Hecklerfan · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
45
Magazine Capacity
55
Concealability
85
Accuracy
65
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
75
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Germany
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1970–1989
Operators6 countries
Quantity70
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
62
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
13/53
Cold War
41/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
45
Magazine Capacity
55
Concealability
85
Accuracy
65
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
75
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Heckler & Koch VP70
Country
Production
1970–1989
Quantity
70
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
62
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 Year1970
  • DesignerAlex Seidel
  • Weight (Empty)0.82 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersBrazil, Lebanon, Morocco, Paraguay, Portugal
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣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
▤Construction7MOD.7
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1970
  • Production End1989
  • Variants2
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width32 mm
  • Height142 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1970Production started
  2. 1989Production ended
56
years in service
19
years in production
70
units produced
6
countries operating
04 / Operators
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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