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PM-63RAK

Machine Pistols · Poland · 1965
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PM-63RAK

PM-63 RAK
PM-63 RAK Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Attribution
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
45
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
75
Accuracy
55
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
40
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Poland
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1965–1977
Operators12 countries
Quantity80,000
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
54
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
32/53
Cold War
107/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
45
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
75
Accuracy
55
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
40
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
PM-63 RAK
Country
Production
1965–1977
Quantity
80,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
32
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
54
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1965
  • Service Entry Year1965
  • DesignerPiotr Wilniewczyc, Tadeusz Bednarski, Grzegorz Czubak and Marian Wakalski
  • Weight (Empty)1.6 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Cartridge9×18mm Makarov
  • Calibre9 mm
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity320 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)75 m
  • Effective Range (area)150 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Sight Typeflip rear sight, front blade
  • Sight Radius153 mm
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Total Production75,000
  • Variants3
▲Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
  • Height213 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1965Production started
  3. 1977Production ended
61
years in service
12
years in production
80,000
units produced
12
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
PM-63 RAK · CONFLICTS SERVED IN67% win
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
2
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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