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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
Nikitin's machine gun
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
23
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
- DesignerNikitin
- Weight (Empty)1.8 kg
- Weight (Loaded)2.2 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge7.62×25mm Tokarev
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length25 mm
- Bullet Weight5.5 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic, full-auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity25
- Cyclic Rate of Fire700
◇Ballistics6MOD.6
- Muzzle Velocity480 m/s
- Muzzle Energy630
- Effective Range (point)100 m
- Effective Range (area)200 m
- Maximum Range1,000 m
- Sighting Range100 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
- Barrel Length270 mm
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight Radius340 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction3MOD.3
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width55 mm
- Height150 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1967Production started
59
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
76MACHINE PISTOLS23COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS818RUSSIA · 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.
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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