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MP 3008
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Machine Pistols · Germany · 1945
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MP3008

MP 3008
MP 3008 Photo: Geni · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* 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
85
Origin Germany
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraWorld War II
In service1945–1945
Operators2 countries
Quantity10,000
Data Quality87%
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
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
MP 3008
Country
Production
1945–1945
Quantity
10,000
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
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1945
  • Service Entry Year1945
  • DesignerLudwig Vorgrimler
  • Weight (Empty)3.2 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersVolkssturm, Czechoslovak Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation8MOD.8
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity365 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production10,000
  • Production Start1945
  • Production End1945
  • Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1945Production started
81
years in service
0
years in production
10,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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