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Nikitin's machine gun
Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Nikitin'smachinegun

Machine Pistols · Russia · 1967
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Nikitin'smachinegun

Nikitin's machine gun
Nikitin's machine gun Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
40
Magazine Capacity
55
Concealability
75
Accuracy
50
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
55
Rate of Fire
65
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Russia
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1967
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
58
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
23/53
Cold War
76/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
40
Magazine Capacity
55
Concealability
75
Accuracy
50
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
55
Rate of Fire
65
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Nikitin's machine gun
Country
Production
1967–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
58
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
  • DesignerNikitin
  • Weight (Empty)1.8 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)2.2 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇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
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width55 mm
  • Height150 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1967Production started
59
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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