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Machine Pistols · Russia · 1948
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Kalashnikovsubmachinegun

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
35
Concealability
60
Accuracy
25
Reliability
95
Ergonomics
45
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin Russia
ManufacturerAxion holding
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraEarly Cold War
In service1948
Operators10 countries
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
49
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
21/32
Early Cold War
143/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
35
Concealability
60
Accuracy
25
Reliability
95
Ergonomics
45
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Kalashnikov submachine gun
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1948–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · EARLY COLD WAR
21
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
49
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 Year1947
  • Service Entry Year1949
  • Weight (Empty)3 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.5 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation9MOD.9
◇Ballistics6MOD.6
  • Muzzle Velocity715 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy2,140
  • Effective Range (point)300 m
  • Effective Range (area)500 m
  • Maximum Range1,500 m
  • Sighting Range800 m
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1947
  • Variants10
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width64 mm
  • Height210 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1948Production started
78
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 10 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
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.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
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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