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HotchkissTypeUniversal

Machine Pistols · France · 1949
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HotchkissTypeUniversal

Hotchkiss Type Universal
Hotchkiss Type Universal Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
45
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
55
Concealability
60
Accuracy
40
Reliability
50
Ergonomics
35
Rate of Fire
45
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin France
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraEarly Cold War
In service1949
Operators3 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
45
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
28/32
Early Cold War
174/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
45
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
55
Concealability
60
Accuracy
40
Reliability
50
Ergonomics
35
Rate of Fire
45
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Hotchkiss Type Universal
Country
Production
1949–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · EARLY COLD WAR
28
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
45
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
  • Weight (Empty)3.6 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)4.1 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
  • Calibre9 mm
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity390 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
▤Construction3MOD.3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1949Production started
77
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
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.
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