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Machine Pistols · United Kingdom · 1941
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VAPsubmachinegun

VAP submachine gun
VAP submachine gun Photo: Rama · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 fr
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
75
Accuracy
35
Reliability
60
Ergonomics
45
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerVAP Holdings Ltd
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraWorld War II
In service1941
Operators5 countries
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
48
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
20/36
World War II
151/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
75
Accuracy
35
Reliability
60
Ergonomics
45
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
VAP submachine gun
Prime contractor
Production
1941–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · WORLD WAR II
20
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
48
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
  • Weight (Empty)2.5 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.2 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
  • Cartridge9mm Parabellum
  • Calibre9 mm
  • Calibre Classpistol
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics6MOD.6
  • Muzzle Velocity380 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy560
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
  • Effective Range (area)200 m
  • Maximum Range200 m
  • Sighting Range100 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
  • Barrel Length200 mm
  • Rifling Twist1:254 mm (1:10 in)
  • Rifling Grooves6
  • Sight Typeiron sights
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1941Production started
85
years in service
5
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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