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Uzicarbine

Machine Pistols · United States · 1950
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Uzicarbine

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
70
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
90
Accuracy
55
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
75
Rate of Fire
65
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin United States
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraEarly Cold War
In service1950
Operators70 countries
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
69
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
1/32
Early Cold War
11/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
70
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
90
Accuracy
55
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
75
Rate of Fire
65
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Uzi carbine
Production
1950–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · EARLY COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
72
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
69
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • First Production Year1950
  • Service Entry Year1954
  • DesignerUziel Gal
  • Weight (Empty)3.5 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)4.1 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersIsrael Defense Forces, IDF Special Forces, various international military and police forces
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation10MOD.10
  • Action TypeBlowback
  • Fire Modessemi-automatic, full-automatic
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity25
  • Drum / Belt Capacity50
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire600
  • Practical Rate of Fire120
  • Trigger Typesingle-stage trigger with grip safety
  • Safety Typemanual safety, grip safety
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
  • Muzzle Velocity390 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy610
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
  • Effective Range (area)100 m
  • Maximum Range180 m
  • Sighting Range100 m
  • Penetration5 mm
  • Accuracy4
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
  • Barrel Length260 mm
  • Rifling Twist1:254 mm (1 in 10 in)
  • Rifling Grooves4
  • Sight Typeadjustable iron sights (front post, rear flip aperture)
  • Sight Radius309 mm
  • Optic RailNo
  • Iron SightsYes
  • Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction7MOD.7
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Total Production2,000,000
  • Production Start1950
  • Variants10
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width50 mm
  • Height170 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1950Production started
  3. 1968Entered service
76
years in service
64
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 6 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
UZI CARBINE · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
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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