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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
New Nambu M66
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
45
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
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1965
- Weight (Empty)4.08 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modesfully automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire550
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length140 mm
- Sight TypeIron Sight
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction4MOD.4
- Length (stock folded)504 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1965
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1965Production started
61
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
151MACHINE PISTOLS45COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS234JAPAN · ALL WEAPONS34PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 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.
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.
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