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Type 85 submachine gun
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Machine Pistols · People's Republic of China · 1985
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Type85submachinegun

Type 85 submachine gun
Type 85 submachine gun Photo: Tyg728 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
45
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
65
Accuracy
55
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
60
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin People's Republic of China
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1985
Operators4 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
59
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
21/53
Cold War
71/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
45
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
65
Accuracy
55
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
60
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Type 85 submachine gun
Production
1985–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
21
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
59
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 Year1985
  • Service Entry Year1985
  • Weight (Empty)1.9 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1985
  • Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1985Production started
41
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 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.
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.
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