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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
Kucher Model K1
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · EARLY COLD WAR
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1951
- Service Entry Year1953
- DesignerJózsef Kucher
- Weight (Empty)3.1 kg
- Weight (Loaded)3.7 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge7.62×25mm Tokarev
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length25 mm
- Bullet Weight5.5 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBlowback
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity35
- Cyclic Rate of Fire700
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity480 m/s
- Effective Range (point)100 m
- Effective Range (area)200 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length280 mm
- Sight TypeFront: windage and elevation adjustable post; Back: Two-position notch
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
- Length (stock folded)532 mm
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Total Production800
- Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1952Production started
74
years in service
800
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
80MACHINE PISTOLS11EARLY COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS15HUNGARY · ALL WEAPONS34PERFORMANCE/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 firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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