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Vityaz
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Vityaz

Machine Pistols · Russia · 2004
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Vityaz

Vityaz
Vityaz Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
70
Full-Auto Control
65
Magazine Capacity
70
Concealability
85
Accuracy
60
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
75
Rate of Fire
70
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Russia
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraPost-Cold War
In service2004
Operators5 countries
Quantity10
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
70
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
4/31
Post-Cold War
10/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
70
Full-Auto Control
65
Magazine Capacity
70
Concealability
85
Accuracy
60
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
75
Rate of Fire
70
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Vityaz
Country
Production
2004–
Quantity
10
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
70
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year2004
  • Service Entry Year2008
  • DesignerIzhmash
  • Weight (Empty)2.9 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersRussian Spetsnaz units, Federal Security Service, Federal Guard Service, Namibian Marines, Syrian Army, Uruguayan police
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation8MOD.8
  • Action TypeBlowback
  • Fire Modessafe, full-auto, semi-auto
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity30
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire800
  • Trigger TypeAK-type trigger
  • Safety TypeAK-type safety
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity380 m/s
  • Maximum Range200 m
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
  • Barrel Length237.5 mm
  • Rifling Twist240 mm (1:9)
  • Rifling Grooves4
  • Sight TypeAdjustable iron sights and optional Picatinny rail or dove-tail side rail for mounting various optical or collimator sig
  • Optic RailYes
  • Iron SightsYes
  • Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction7MOD.7
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start2008
  • Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2004Production started
  2. 2005Entered service
22
years in service
10
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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