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PP-91 KEDR
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PP-91KEDR

Machine Pistols · Russia · 1994
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PP-91KEDR

PP-91 KEDR
PP-91 KEDR Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
85
Accuracy
55
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
60
Rate of Fire
45
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Russia
ManufacturerKalashnikov Concern, Zlatoust Machine-Building Plant
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraPost-Cold War
In service1994
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
54
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
19/31
Post-Cold War
107/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
85
Accuracy
55
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
60
Rate of Fire
45
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
PP-91 KEDR
Country
Production
1994–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
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
◎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
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity310 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)70 m
  • Maximum Range200 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1994
  • Variants11
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1994Production started
32
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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