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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
KP vz. 38
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · INTERWAR PERIOD
21
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1938
- DesignerFrantišek Myška
- Weight (Empty)3.2 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
- Notable UsersCzechoslovak Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge.380 ACP
- Calibre9.65 mm
- Calibre Class.380
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modesfully automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDrum
- Magazine Capacity36
- Drum / Belt Capacity96
- Cyclic Rate of Fire500
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length230 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction3MOD.3
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production15
- Production Start1938
- Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1938Production started
88
years in service
0
years in production
15
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
197MACHINE PISTOLS21INTERWAR PERIOD · MACHINE PISTOLS120CZECH REPUBLIC · ALL WEAPONS180PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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 cylindrical ammunition container, typically mounted on a firearm, that holds cartridges in a spiral arrangement for feeding into the chamber.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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