Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
OTs-23 Drotik
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · POST-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
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1993
- DesignerI. Stechkin, A.V. Baltser, and A.V. Zinchenko
- Weight (Empty)0.96 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge5.45x18mm MPT
- Calibre5.45 mm
- Calibre Class5.45mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessafe, semi-automatic, three-round burst
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity24
- Cyclic Rate of Fire1,800
- Safety Typethree-position switch
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity320 m/s
- Effective Range (point)50 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length125 mm
- Sight TypeFixed
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Overall Length195 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1993
- Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width32 mm
- Height135 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1993Production started
33
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
116MACHINE PISTOLS23POST-COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS1030RUSSIA · 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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