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MCEM2submachinegun

Machine Pistols · United Kingdom · 1944
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MCEM2submachinegun

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
70
Accuracy
35
Reliability
55
Ergonomics
45
Rate of Fire
60
Versatility
40
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraWorld War II
In service1944
Operators1 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
47
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
23/36
World War II
163/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
70
Accuracy
35
Reliability
55
Ergonomics
45
Rate of Fire
60
Versatility
40
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
MCEM 2 submachine gun
Production
1944–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · WORLD WAR II
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
47
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General1MOD.1
  • DesignerJerzy Podsedkowski
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
◆Construction4MOD.4
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1944
  • Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1944Production started
82
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
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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