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Machine Pistols · Russia · 1990
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PP-90
PP-90 Photo: Eldramaturgobohemio · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
35
Concealability
85
Accuracy
50
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
60
Rate of Fire
45
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Russia
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1990
Operators1 countries
Quantity90
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
52
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
35/53
Cold War
116/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
35
Concealability
85
Accuracy
50
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
60
Rate of Fire
45
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
PP-90
Country
Production
1990–
Quantity
90
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
35
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
52
machine pistols category
ⓘ 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 Year1990
  • Service Entry Year1990
  • DesignerKBP Instrument Design Bureau
  • Weight (Empty)1.83 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)2.23 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersRussia
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity320 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy313
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1990
  • Variants3
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width32 mm
  • Height90 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1990Production started
36
years in service
90
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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