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OTs-33 Pernach
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OTs-33Pernach

Machine Pistols · Russia · 1996
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OTs-33Pernach

OTs-33 Pernach
OTs-33 Pernach Photo: Warinhari · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
55
Full-Auto Control
40
Magazine Capacity
65
Concealability
50
Accuracy
45
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
60
Rate of Fire
70
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Russia
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraPost-Cold War
In service1996
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
56
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
14/31
Post-Cold War
90/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
55
Full-Auto Control
40
Magazine Capacity
65
Concealability
50
Accuracy
45
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
60
Rate of Fire
70
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
OTs-33 Pernach
Country
Production
1996–
Unit Price (current)
$118
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
44
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$118
Inflation: +%0
56
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1996
  • Service Entry Year1996
  • DesignerIgor Stechkin
  • Weight (Empty)1.15 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersRussia OMON Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs paramilitary units
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation8MOD.8
  • Action TypeBlowback
  • Fire Modessafe, semi-automatic, fully automatic
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity18
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire800
  • Trigger Typedouble-action
  • Safety Typeselector switch
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity330 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
  • Maximum Range100 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1996
  • Unit Cost110 USD
  • Variants0
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width36.5 mm
  • Height143 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1996Production started
30
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
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.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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