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Lusasubmachinegun

Machine Pistols · Portugal · 1983
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Lusasubmachinegun

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
50
Full-Auto Control
40
Magazine Capacity
45
Concealability
75
Accuracy
55
Reliability
60
Ergonomics
65
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Portugal
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1983–2011
Operators4 countries
Quantity94
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
54
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
32/53
Cold War
107/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
50
Full-Auto Control
40
Magazine Capacity
45
Concealability
75
Accuracy
55
Reliability
60
Ergonomics
65
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Lusa submachine gun
Country
Production
1983–2011
Quantity
94
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
32
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
40
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
54
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Production Year1983
  • Weight (Empty)2.8 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
◆Construction6MOD.6
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1983
  • Production End2011
  • Variants5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1983Production started
  2. 2011Production ended
43
years in service
28
years in production
94
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
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