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Machine Pistols · Hungary · 2000
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KGP-9
KGP-9 Photo: Varga Attila · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
45
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
85
Accuracy
65
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
70
Rate of Fire
55
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Hungary
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraPost-Cold War
In service2000
Operators3 countries
Quantity1,000
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
63
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
10/31
Post-Cold War
36/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
45
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
85
Accuracy
65
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
70
Rate of Fire
55
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
KGP-9
Country
Production
2000–
Quantity
1,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
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
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year2000
  • Service Entry Year2000
  • DesignerZoltán Horváth
  • Weight (Empty)2.87 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation8MOD.8
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity390 m/s
  • Maximum Range350 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
▤Construction5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Total Production1,000
  • Production Start2000
  • Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width84 mm
  • Height217 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 2000Production started
26
years in service
1,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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