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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
Hotchkiss Type Universal
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · EARLY COLD WAR
28
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
◎General2MOD.2
- Weight (Empty)3.6 kg
- Weight (Loaded)4.1 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic, full automatic
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity32
- Cyclic Rate of Fire650
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity390 m/s
- Effective Range (point)100 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length250 mm
- Sight TypeIron
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
- Overall Length550 mm
- Length (stock folded)300 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1949Production started
77
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
174MACHINE PISTOLS28EARLY COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS371FRANCE · 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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