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KP m/44 submachine gun
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KPm/44submachinegun

Machine Pistols · Finland · 1945
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KPm/44submachinegun

KP m/44 submachine gun
KP m/44 submachine gun Photo: Levvuori · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
50
Full-Auto Control
45
Magazine Capacity
40
Concealability
70
Accuracy
35
Reliability
65
Ergonomics
55
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
40
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Finland
ManufacturerTikka
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraWorld War II
In service1945–1970
Operators1 countries
Quantity10,000
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
51
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
13/36
World War II
128/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
50
Full-Auto Control
45
Magazine Capacity
40
Concealability
70
Accuracy
35
Reliability
65
Ergonomics
55
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
40
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
KP m/44 submachine gun
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1945–1970
Quantity
10,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · WORLD WAR II
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
51
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1945
  • Service Entry Year1945
  • Weight (Empty)2.95 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity400 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)200 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production10,000
  • Production Start1945
  • Production End1970
  • Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1944Sale: Finland (20,000 units)
  2. 1945Production started
  3. 1953Sale: Germany
  4. 1970Production ended
81
years in service
25
years in production
10,000
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
KP m/44 submachine gunSALES2records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1953Germany———
1944Finland20,000——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 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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