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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
PP-91 KEDR
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1994–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1994
- Service Entry Year1994
- DesignerYevgeny Dragunov
- Weight (Empty)1.57 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersRussian Ministry of Internal Affairs, Federal Drug Control Service of Russia, Federal Penitentiary Service
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×18mm Makarov
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length18 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic, full-auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity20
- Cyclic Rate of Fire1,000
- Practical Rate of Fire800
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity310 m/s
- Effective Range (point)70 m
- Maximum Range200 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length120 mm
- Sight TypeFront blade, rear notch
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Overall Length530 mm
- Length (stock folded)305 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1994
- Variants11
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1994Production started
32
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 ↗
107MACHINE PISTOLS19POST-COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS959RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS120PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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