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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
Pistol Mitralieră model 1996 RATMIL
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1996–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
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
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year1996
- Service Entry Year1996
- DesignerRATMIL
- Weight (Empty)2.7 kg
- Weight (Loaded)3.1 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersRomanian Gendarmerie
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- Bullet Weight7.45 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modesfull-auto, semi-auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire800
- Safety TypeAK-47 pattern
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity390 m/s
- Muzzle Energy510
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Effective Range (area)100 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length180 mm
- Sight Typerear sight adjustable for 50; 100 m
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Length (stock folded)427 mm
- Receiver Materialstamped steel
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1996
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 ↗
116MACHINE PISTOLS23POST-COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS27ROMANIA · ALL WEAPONS147PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
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.
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