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Machine Pistols · Russia · 1993
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PP-93

PP-93
PP-93 Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
45
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
85
Accuracy
55
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
60
Rate of Fire
40
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Russia
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraPost-Cold War
In service1993
Operators3 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
55
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
15/31
Post-Cold War
98/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
45
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
85
Accuracy
55
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
60
Rate of Fire
40
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
PP-93
Country
Production
1993–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
15
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
55
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 Year1993
  • Service Entry Year1993
  • DesignerKBP Instrument Design Bureau
  • Weight (Empty)1.47 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)1.8 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation9MOD.9
  • Action TypeBlowback
  • Fire Modessingle/auto
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity20
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire600
  • Practical Rate of Fire700
  • Trigger Typesingle-stage
  • Safety Typemanual
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
  • Muzzle Velocity310 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy310
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
  • Effective Range (area)100 m
  • Maximum Range200 m
  • Sighting Range100 m
  • Penetration50 mm
  • Accuracy4
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
▤Construction8MOD.8
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1993
  • Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1993Production started
33
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
📖 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.
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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