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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
OTs-33 Pernach
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
44
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$118
Inflation: +%0
ⓘ 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
- Cartridge9×18mm Makarov
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length18 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣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
- Barrel Length135 mm
- Sight TypeAdjustable rear notch, front blade
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length538 mm
- Length (stock folded)222 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularityaccessory rail for lights/lasers, suppressor capable
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1996
- Unit Cost110 USD
- Variants0
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width36.5 mm
- Height143 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1996Production started
30
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
90MACHINE PISTOLS14POST-COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS903RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS4PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS928PRICE · ALL WEAPONS184PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 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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