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PistolMd.1998

Machine Pistols · Romania · 2003
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PistolMd.1998

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
50
Magazine Capacity
45
Concealability
75
Accuracy
65
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
70
Rate of Fire
55
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Romania
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraPost-Cold War
In service2003
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
62
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
11/31
Post-Cold War
41/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
50
Magazine Capacity
45
Concealability
75
Accuracy
65
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
70
Rate of Fire
55
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Pistol Md. 1998
Country
Production
2003–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
62
machine pistols category
ⓘ 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
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity385 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
  • Maximum Range200 m
  • Sighting Range200 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
▤Construction5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start1998
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2003Production started
23
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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