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Machine Pistols · People's Republic of China · 1980
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Type 80
Type 80 Photo: National War College · Wikimedia Commons · Attribution
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
45
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
30
Accuracy
55
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
50
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
40
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin People's Republic of China
ManufacturerChina North Industries Group Corporation Limited
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1980
Operators2 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
52
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
35/53
Cold War
116/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
45
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
30
Accuracy
55
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
50
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
40
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Type 80
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
35
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
52
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1970
  • Service Entry Year1980
  • Weight (Empty)1.16 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity470 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
  • Maximum Range1,000 m
  • Sighting Range50 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1970
  • Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1980Production started
46
years in service
2
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 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.
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.
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.
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