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NewNambuM66

Machine Pistols · Japan · 1965
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NewNambuM66

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
55
Concealability
70
Accuracy
45
Reliability
60
Ergonomics
50
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
40
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin Japan
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1965
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
48
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
45/53
Cold War
151/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
55
Concealability
70
Accuracy
45
Reliability
60
Ergonomics
50
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
40
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
New Nambu M66
Country
Production
1965–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
45
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
48
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 Year1965
  • Weight (Empty)4.08 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
◆Construction4MOD.4
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1965
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1965Production started
61
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.
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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