Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
Kel-Tec SUB-2000
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2001–2001
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CARBINES · POST-COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the carbines category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year2001
- DesignerGeorge Kellgren
- Weight (Empty)1.81 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum, .40 S&W, 5.7x28mm, 10mm Auto
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Classpistol-caliber
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Drum / Belt Capacity50
- Trigger Typesingle action
- Safety Typepush bolt safety
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity427 m/s
- Effective Range (point)137 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length406 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction7MOD.7
- Length (stock folded)406 mm
- Receiver MaterialZytel
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularityuses pistol magazines from multiple manufacturers
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1998
- Variants4
◎Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
- Height178 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2001Production started
25
years in service
0
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
CARBINES RANKING Carbines · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theCarbinescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
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