Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
KRISS Vector
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
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 Year2009
- Service Entry Year2010
- Weight (Empty)2.72 kg
- Weight (Loaded)3.18 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.45 ACP
- Calibre11.43 mm
- Case Length19.15 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- Bullet Weight14.9 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation10MOD.10
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessafe, semi-auto, burst, full-auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity13
- Drum / Belt Capacity40
- Cyclic Rate of Fire1,200
- Practical Rate of Fire600
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typelever
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
- Muzzle Velocity370 m/s
- Muzzle Energy800
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Effective Range (area)64 m
- Maximum Range150 m
- Sighting Range100 m
- Penetration100 mm
- Accuracy3
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
- Barrel Length140 mm
- Rifling Twist1:10
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight TypeFlip-up iron sights and; MIL-STD-1913 rail provided for optics
- Sight Radius250 mm
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction7MOD.7
- Length (stock folded)406 mm
- Receiver Materialaluminum alloy
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularitycaliber conversion via lower receiver swap
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2009
- Variants3
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width60 mm
- Height200 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2006Production started
20
years in service
3
countries operating
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
26MACHINE PISTOLS8POST-COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS1015UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS120PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
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.
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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