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Pistol Mitralieră model 1963/1965
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Assault Rifles · Romania · 1963
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PistolMitralierămodel1963/1965

Pistol Mitralieră model 1963/1965
Pistol Mitralieră model 1963/1965 Photo: Mircea87 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
50
Controllability
60
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
45
Modularity
30
Weight
60
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Romania
ManufacturerROMARM
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1963
Operators27 countries
Quantity98
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
60
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
69/83
Cold War
229/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
50
Controllability
60
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
45
Modularity
30
Weight
60
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Pistol Mitralieră model 1963/1965
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1963–
Quantity
98
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
69
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
60
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Production Year1963
  • Service Entry Year1963
  • Weight (Empty)3.1 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge7.62×39mm
  • Calibre7.62 mm
  • Case Length38.7 mm
  • Bullet Weight7.9 g
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity670 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)400 m
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
▤Construction2MOD.2
⬢Features1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1963Production started
  2. 1978First deployment: Somali Civil War
63
years in service
98
units produced
26
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
PISTOL MITRALIERĂ MODEL 1963/1965 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN20% win·20% loss
Total Conflicts
5
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
AKM 1959
Pistol Mitralieră model 1963/1965 1963
06 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 100units
100active
Pistol Mitralieră model 1963/1965SALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Vietnam———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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