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Machine Pistols · Germany · 1970
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
55
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
40
Accuracy
70
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
75
Rate of Fire
65
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Germany
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1970
Operators6 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
63
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
10/53
Cold War
36/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
55
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
40
Accuracy
70
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
75
Rate of Fire
65
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
HK53
Country
Production
1970–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
63
machine pistols category
ⓘ 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
▣Operation9MOD.9
◇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
▤Construction7MOD.7
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1970
  • Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width50 mm
  • Height190 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1970Production started
56
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 6 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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