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Steyr TMP
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Machine Pistols · Austria · 1989
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SteyrTMP

Steyr TMP
Steyr TMP Photo: Spectrums · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
55
Magazine Capacity
40
Concealability
85
Accuracy
65
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
80
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Austria
ManufacturerSteyr Arms
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1989–2001
Operators3 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
63
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
10/53
Cold War
36/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
55
Magazine Capacity
40
Concealability
85
Accuracy
65
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
80
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Steyr TMP
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1989–2001
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
32
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
63
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 Year1992
  • DesignerFriedrich Aigner
  • Weight (Empty)1.3 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
  • Notable UsersEKO Cobra, Gruppo di Intervento Speciale, MA-13 MK-II
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity400 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
▤Construction5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1992
  • Production End2001
  • Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1989Production started
  2. 2001Production ended
37
years in service
12
years in production
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
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.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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