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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
HK53
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
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
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year1970
- Service Entry Year1970
- DesignerHeckler & Koch
- Weight (Empty)3.05 kg
- Weight (Loaded)3.7 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersMilitary and law enforcement units worldwide
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- Bullet Weight4 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation9MOD.9
- Action TypeDelayed Blowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic, full-auto, 3-round burst
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire700
- Practical Rate of Fire100
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typelever
◇Ballistics6MOD.6
- Muzzle Velocity750 m/s
- Muzzle Energy1,125
- Effective Range (point)100 m
- Effective Range (area)200 m
- Maximum Range400 m
- Sighting Range100 m
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
- Barrel Length211 mm
- Rifling Twist1:12
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight Typeadjustable iron sights, optional optics
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction7MOD.7
- Length (stock folded)457 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularityaccessory rails, folding stock
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1970
- Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width50 mm
- Height190 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1970Production started
56
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 6 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
36MACHINE PISTOLS10COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS292GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS34PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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.
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