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
Pistol Md. 1998
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
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 Year1998
- Service Entry Year2003
- Weight (Empty)1.2 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeRecoil-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic, full-auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity20
- Cyclic Rate of Fire600
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity385 m/s
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Maximum Range200 m
- Sighting Range200 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
- Barrel Length163 mm
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight Typemechanical, adjustable rear sight
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Overall Length250 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitymuzzle rail for forward grip
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1998
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2003Production started
23
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 ↗
41MACHINE PISTOLS11POST-COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS14ROMANIA · ALL WEAPONS120PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
Firearm action type where the energy from firing a cartridge cycles the action via rearward movement of the barrel or slide.
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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