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Steyr MPi 69
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SteyrMPi69

Machine Pistols · Austria · 1969
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SteyrMPi69

Steyr MPi 69
Steyr MPi 69 Photo: Atirador · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
55
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
75
Accuracy
50
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
65
Rate of Fire
55
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Austria
ManufacturerSteyr Arms
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1969–1990
Operators5 countries
Quantity81
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
62
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
13/53
Cold War
41/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
55
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
75
Accuracy
50
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
65
Rate of Fire
55
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Steyr MPi 69
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1969–1990
Quantity
81
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
62
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
62
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 Year1969
  • DesignerSteyr
  • Weight (Empty)3.13 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersArgentina, Austria, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity381 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)150 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1969
  • Production End1990
  • Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1969Production started
  3. 1990Production ended
57
years in service
21
years in production
81
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
STEYR MPI 69 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
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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