Degtyarev PPD-40
Notes:
Early Russian submachineguns were of poor quality and few of them were
built until the advent of the PPD-34/38.
The PPD-40 is an improved version of that weapon; the primary differences
are the replacement of the drum magazine with one of Suomi design.
Unfortunately, the PPD-40 was a technically difficult weapon to make, and
it was abandoned in favor of the PPSh-41.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
PPD-40 |
7.62mm Tokarev |
3.7
kg |
71
Drum |
$298 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
PPD-40 |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
2 |
21 |
Dragunov KEDR
Notes: These
weapons are small submachineguns designed by Evgeni Dragunov, the designer of
the SVD Dragunov sniper rifle. They
are described as machine pistols by the Russians, and were originally meant to
replace the Stechkin. The KEDR
fires the 9mm Makarov cartridge, and the Klin fires the 9mmM Hi-Impulse round
(and is essentially a modernized version of the KEDR).
Russian internal security forces and some Russian military units use
these weapons. The KEDR was first
issued in 1993, with the Klin becoming available in 1994.
The design for
the original submachinegun that became the KEDR originated in the early 1970s,
but both the design that became the KEDR and the competing design (designed by
Afanasyev) were limited by the quality of ammunition available in the Soviet
Union at the time, and both were shelved.
In the early 1990s, with better-quality ammunition available, Izhevsk
dusted off the design again, improved upon it, and re-introduced it to the
Russian military and police. The
standard KEDR uses a very short barrel of only 4.7 inches, tipped with threading
for screw-on type silencers and a ring lip for clamp-on type silencers.
It is simple in operation, construction, and usage, built largely of
stamped steel and with a folding steel stock similar to that of the Kiparis,
with the buttstock acting as a rudimentary foregrip when it is folded.
Variants of the
KEDR were soon developed, including the PP-91-01 with a sort of “semi-silencer”
– quieter and hiding more muzzle flash than a noise and flash suppressor, but
not as efficient at either as a true silencer.
Another variant is the KEDR-B, which has an integral suppressor and a
barrel which is specially designed for silenced use and is not intended for use
without the silencer. Of course,
the best-known variant of the KEDR is the Klin, which is built stronger to allow
the use of 9mm Makarov Hi-Impulse ammunition.
A separate variant of the Klin is chambered for 9mm Parabellum ammunition
and is intended primarily for export. All are designed to easily use laser
aiming modules, tactical lights and night vision scopes.
Twilight 2000
Notes: These weapons are fairly common among Russian forces in the Twilight 2000
World, with the exception that the version of the Klin chambered for 9mm
Parabellum does not exist.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
KEDR |
9mm Makarov |
1.59 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$267 |
PP-91-01 |
9mm Makarov |
1.67 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$292 |
KEDR-B |
9mm Makarov |
2.04 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$364 |
Klin |
9mm Makarov and 9mm Makarov Hi-Impulse |
1.54 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$270 |
Klin |
9mm Parabellum |
1.55 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$270 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
KEDR |
10 |
1 |
Nil |
1/3 |
2 |
8 |
16 |
PP-91-01 |
10 |
1 |
Nil |
2/3 |
1 |
7 |
15 |
KEDR-B |
10 |
1 |
Nil |
2/4 |
1 |
6 |
13 |
Klin (9mm Makarov) |
10 |
1 |
Nil |
2/3 |
2 |
8 |
24 |
Klin (9mm Makarov Hi-Impulse) |
10 |
2 |
1-Nil |
1/3 |
2 |
8 |
19 |
Klin (9mm Parabellum) |
10 |
1 |
Nil |
1/3 |
2 |
8 |
16 |
Izhevsk PP-19 Bizon-2
Notes: This is a
new Russian submachinegun designed by the son of Mikhail Kalashnikov. The Bizon
has the rear end of an AKS-74U, and a new front end with a recoil-operated
action instead of the gas operation normal to the AK series; however, some 60%
of the parts of the Bizon are interchangeable with those of the AK-74 and its
relatives. The Bizon (for the most
part) uses an under-barrel helical-feed magazine reminiscent of the Calico
series; most in existence today are made of steel, but the newest ones are made
from polymer. The muzzle has what
is termed by the Russians a muzzle brake, but is more of a flash suppressor.
All Bizons are able to mount a wide variety of optic, laser, and night
vision devices. The weapon is meant
for military special operations and police forces fighting the Russian organized
crime forces. There are eight known
variants: the Bizon-2 is chambered for 9mm Makarov and 9mm Makarov Hi-Impulse,
The Bison-2-01 is chambered for 9mm Parabellum, The Bizon-2-02 is chambered for
.380 ACP, the Bizon-2-03 is chambered only for 9mm Makarov and is equipped with
an integral suppressor, The Bizon-2-04, Bizon-2-05, and Bizon-2-06 are chambered
for 9mm Makarov, 9mm Parabellum, and .380 ACP respectively, but are designed
only for semiautomatic fire; and the Bizon-2-07 is chambered for 7.62mm Tokarev
and feeds from a conventional box magazine.
(The Bizon-2-04, -05, and -06 are identical to the Bizon-2, -01, and -02
for game purposes, except for their inability to fire on automatic and the
Bizon-2-04’s inability to use 9mm Makarov Hi-Impulse ammunition.)
Bizon-2s have been seen at arms shows with Picatinny rails and
Western-type optics, though in action they use no rail and Russian optics.
The Bizon-1, the
original Bizon, differed primarily in using front Dragunov-type sights instead
of the Kalashnikov-type front sights of the Bizon-2 (and Bizon-3). The Bizon -1
and -2 have tangent rear sights graduated for 50, 100, and 150 meters; the
Bizon-3 uses a simple aperture rear sight adjustable for elevation and
deflection. The handguards have
been continually refined and are slightly different on each model.
The Bizon-3 has an integral mount for suppressors, compensators and
muzzle devices. The Bizon-3’s stock
also folds up and over rather than to the side.
The Bizon-1 was
not proceeded very far with, and most versions are in museums or government or
company arms rooms, or have been destroyed.
The Bizon-2 and -3 are identical for game purposes, except as noted
above. Currently, the Bizon-3 fires
only 9mm Makarov of Makarov Hi-Impulse ammunition.
The Bizon-3 may represent the future of the Bizon, but currently is only
in the testing phases.
Twilight 2000
Notes: Only the Bizon-2, Bizon-2-03, Bizon-2-04, and Bizon-2-07 exist in the
Twilight 2000 World, and they are designated Bizon-2, Bizon-2-01, Bizon-2-02,
and Bizon-2-03 respectively. The
Bizon-3 does not exist in the Twilight 2000 game world.
Merc 2000 Notes:
This is one of the runaway best sellers of the Merc 2000 World.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Bizon-2 |
9mm Makarov or Makarov Hi-Impulse |
2.68 kg |
64 Helical |
$304 |
Bizon-2-01 |
9mm Parabellum |
2.99 kg |
53 Helical |
$307 |
Bizon-2-02 |
.380 ACP |
2.68 kg |
64 Helical |
$290 |
Bizon-2-03 |
9mm Makarov |
3.22 kg |
64 Helical |
$437 |
Bizon-2-07 |
7.62mm Tokarev |
2.99 kg |
35 |
$300 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Bizon-2 (9mm Makarov) |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
2/4 |
1 |
3 |
22 |
Bizon-2 (9mm Makarov Hi-Impulse) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
2/4 |
1 |
3 |
27 |
Bizon-2-01 |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
2/4 |
1 |
2 |
21 |
Bizon-2-02 |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
2/4 |
1 |
2 |
20 |
Bizon-2-03 |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
3/5 |
1 |
2 |
17 |
Bizon-2-07 |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
2/4 |
1 |
2 |
16 |
Kovrov AEK-919 Kashtan (Chesnut)
Notes: These
Russian submachineguns were designed specifically for the KGB.
They use the Uzi-style telescoping bolt method of operation, and may have
been inspired by that weapon, but the original weapon, the AEK-919, was
apparently also based on the Austrian MPi-69.
The weapon will not fire if dropped or bumped; the trigger must be
deliberately pulled. This weapon
comes with a removable suppressor as standard equipment, as well as a mount atop
the receiver for optical accessories, laser aiming modules, and tactical lights.
Users asked for
a smaller weapon and the change of the cross-bolt safety to a standard rotating
switch, resulting in the AEK-919K. The AEK-919 was used extensively by Russian
troops in Chechnya; it was, however found wanting in reliability department.
Changes were made, apparently dramatically improving reliability,
producing the AYEK-919. (Other than
the enhanced reliability and ability to use a silencer, the AYEK-919 is
identical to the AEK-919 for game purposes, figures below are for when the
AYEK-918 and 919 are used with silencers.)
Versions chambered for 9mm Parabellum are called the AEK-918, but are
otherwise identical for game purposes.
The AEK-918G is
almost identical to the AEK-918, but has some “Western-friendly” features, such
as a 3-round burst setting and the ability to use the same magazines as the
Heckler & Koch MP-5 as well as standard AEK-918 magazines.
The stock folds to the side instead of underneath, and has a more
ergonomic shape. The barrel is
tipped with a removable muzzle brake, and the entire weapon if quite a bit
heavier than the standard AEK-918.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This is a rather rare weapon in the Twilight 2000 World, with the
AYEK-919 being virtually unknown and the AEK-918 nonexistent.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
AEK-919/AYEK-919 |
9mm Makarov |
1.68 kg |
20, 30 |
$286 |
AEK-919K |
9mm Makarov |
1.68 kg |
20, 30 |
$269 |
AEK-918 |
9mm Parabellum |
1.69 kg |
20, 30 |
$289 |
AYEK-918 |
9mm Parabellum |
1.69 kg |
20, 30 |
$272 |
AEK-918G |
9mm Parabellum |
2.65 kg |
20, 30 |
$430 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
AEK/AYEK-919 |
10 |
2 |
Nil |
1/3 |
2 |
8 |
19 |
AEK-919K |
10 |
1 |
Nil |
1/3 |
1 |
7 |
17 |
AEK-918K |
10 |
2 |
Nil |
1/3 |
2 |
8 |
18 |
AYEK-918 |
10 |
1 |
Nil |
1/3 |
1 |
7 |
16 |
AEK-918G |
3/10 |
2 |
Nil |
1/3 |
1 |
1/4 |
18 |
(Silenced) |
3/10 |
1 |
Nil |
1/3 |
1 |
1/4 |
16 |
PP-2000
Notes: This
submachinegun is a recent design, not used by Russian troops, but meant
specifically for export. It was
designed for use as a PDW as well as a close-assault weapon for use by infantry,
special operations, and police. It
is a very light weapon, built primarily of green or black high-impact plastic,
and it is built with as few parts as possible.
The PP-2000 does not even have a normal stock; the specially-shaped
magazines may be snapped into the rear of the weapon to form a stock, but the
PP-2000 is designed to use no stock under normal circumstances.
The PP-2000 has an ergonomic foregrip instead.
A special armor piercing ammunition was designed for use with the
PP-2000; this ammunition is also offered for export.
Twilight/Merc
2000 Notes: This weapon does not exist.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
PP-2000 |
9mm
Parabellum or 9mm 7N31 |
1.5
kg |
20,
40 |
$296 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
PP-2000 (9mm Parabellum) |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
2 |
1 |
3 |
19 |
PP-2000 (9mm 7N31) |
5 |
2 |
1-1-Nil |
2 |
1 |
3 |
24 |
Sudaev PPS-42/43
Notes:
The siege of Leningrad showed that while the PPSh-41 was effective and
easy to maintain and produce, it was not easy enough to produce for the needs of
the Soviets, and it was simplified further into the PPS-42.
The PPS-42 was characterized by steel stampings and very crude
construction, with almost no finish on the metal or the stock.
It proved to be surprisingly tough and effective.
It was then replaced in production by the PPS-43, which had a different
folding stock and a simpler safety mechanism.
After World War 2, the PPS-43s were mostly passed to the North Koreans,
then to the Chinese, and then to the Vietnamese and Viet Cong.
Like the PPSh-41 they can now be found almost anywhere in the world.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
PPS-42 |
7.62mm Tokarev |
2.99 kg |
35 |
$244 |
PPS-43 |
7.62mm Tokarev |
3.36 kg |
35 |
$236 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
PPS-42 |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
4/5 |
1 |
3 |
22 |
PPS-43 |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
4/5 |
1 |
2 |
20 |
Notes: This is a
Russian weapon that is derived from the AKS-74U short assault rifle, and has 65%
parts commonality with that weapon.
Variously referred to by the Russians as a “modular submachinegun” and a
“weapons complex,” it may fire several different types of ammunition with little
modification, and can mount a wide variety of Western, Russian, and Chinese-made
silencers, suppressors, flash suppressors and muzzle brakes, optical and night
vision scopes, laser aiming modules, and tactical lights.
Depending on the ammunition, the weapon fires by blowback, delayed
blowback, or gas operation; for most caliber changes, only a change in the
recoil springs, bolt, and barrel is necessary.
Only the use of the 9mm Grom cartridge requires more modification; due to
the length of the 9mm Grom, the chamber extension must also be replaced to form
a longer chamber for the round. The
former wooden pieces of the AKS-74U have been replaced with plastic on the
Gepard; in addition, the pistol grip and trigger guard have been totally
replaced with a polymer unit which incorporates both as well as a better anchor
point for the folding stock. Two
lengths of barrel are also available.
The standard Gepard uses a muzzle brake, and that is how the figures
below have been generated.
Perhaps the
biggest problem with the Gepard is also its biggest strength – it’s ability to
fire many different calibers. While
this makes the Gepard an incredibly flexible weapon, it also makes the Gepard a
very complicated weapon, with a bewildering number of different parts required
to accomplish all the caliber changes.
While the changes can be done in the field by the shooter, the sheer
number of parts necessary for the caliber changes mean that for the most part,
it is difficult for a soldier to carry even a single caliber-change kit, along
with the ammunition of a different caliber, a possible barrel change, different
magazines, keeping track of all the parts, etc.
The Gepard also has the possibility to screw up the logistical systems of
some countries. Despite this,
troops who have used the Gepard seem to like it, though so far there have been
only a very few domestic and export sales, and the Gepard is used primarily by a
few special ops units. (It is
rumored that only two were used in Chechnya, for combat testing.)
Twilight 2000
Notes: Though rather rare, some Russian troops are using the Gepard; most of
them are internal security units, and they are primarily chambered for
cartridges of Russian origin, i.e., the 9mm Makarov and Makarov Hi-Impulse, 9mm
Gurza, and 9mm Grom.
Merc 2000 Notes:
Sales of this weapon are picking up steam.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Gepard (Long Barrel) |
.380 ACP |
2 kg |
22, 40 |
$369 |
Gepard (Long Barrel) |
9mm Makarov or Makarov Hi-Impulse |
2.03 kg |
22, 40 |
$382 |
Gepard (Long Barrel) |
9mm Parabellum |
2.04 kg |
22, 40 |
$385 |
Gepard (Long Barrel) |
9mm SPS |
2.07 kg |
22, 40 |
$399 |
Gepard (Long Barrel) |
9mm Grom |
2.13 kg |
22, 40 |
$481 |
Gepard (Short Barrel) |
.380 ACP |
1.7 kg |
22, 40 |
$295 |
Gepard (Short Barrel) |
9mm Makarov or Makarov Hi-Impulse |
1.73 kg |
22, 40 |
$308 |
Gepard (Short Barrel) |
9mm Parabellum |
1.74 kg |
22, 40 |
$311 |
Gepard (Short Barrel) |
9mm SPS |
1.78 kg |
22, 40 |
$328 |
Gepard (Short Barrel) |
9mm Grom |
1.82 kg |
22, 40 |
$407 |
Complete Barrel Kit |
NA |
5 kg |
NA |
$1000 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Gepard (Long, .380 ACP) |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
2/4 |
1 |
3 |
29 |
Gepard (Long, 9mm Makarov) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
2/4 |
1 |
3 |
29 |
Gepard (Long, 9mm Makarov Hi-Impulse) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
2/4 |
1 |
3 |
35 |
Gepard (Long, 9mm Parabellum) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
2/4 |
1 |
3 |
29 |
Gepard (Long, 9mm Gyurza) |
5 |
2 |
1-1-Nil |
2/4 |
1 |
3 |
25 |
Gepard (Long, 9mm Grom) |
5 |
2 |
1-1-Nil |
2/4 |
1 |
3 |
27 |
Gepard (Short, .380 ACP) |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
2/3 |
2 |
4 |
23 |
Gepard (Short, 9mm Makarov) |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
2/3 |
2 |
4 |
24 |
Gepard (Short, 9mm Makarov Hi-Impulse) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
2/3 |
2 |
4 |
28 |
Gepard (Short, 9mm Parabellum) |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
2/3 |
2 |
4 |
23 |
Gepard (Short, 9mm SPS SP-9) |
5 |
3 |
Nil |
2/3 |
2 |
4 |
22 |
Gepard (Short, 9mm SPS SP-10) |
5 |
2 |
1-1-Nil |
2/3 |
2 |
4 |
26 |
Gepard (Short, 9mm SPS SP-11) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
2/3 |
2 |
4 |
22 |
Gepard (9mm Grom) |
5 |
2 |
1-1-Nil |
2/3 |
2 |
4 |
24 |
Shpagin PPSh-41
Notes:
There were two contributing factors to the Soviet decision to equip their
troops largely with submachineguns during World War 2.
First was the Russo-Finnish War; the Russians learned to their great
regret that long rifles are not the best weapons for use in dense forests and
built up areas. The second was the
Nazi Operation Barabarossa, and the massive retreat by the Soviets in the
opening phase of that invasion, during which the small arms of millions of
troops were lost or captured. The
Soviets wanted a weapon with a high rate of fire, easy to use, and above all
else, cheap and easy to manufacture.
Georgi Shpagin responded with a reworking of the PPD-40 to produce the
PPSh-41. The PPSh-41 is not capable
of semiautomatic fire, but has a rudimentary compensator at the end of the
muzzle to help fight barrel climb.
The PPSh-41 went out of Soviet service in the early 1950s, but since over a
million were made, they are likely to turn up almost anywhere in the world; the
last reported organized military use was by Iran in her war with Iraq.
The Nazis captured large amounts of PPSh-41s and converted some of them
to 9mm Parabellum ammunition, but they are very rare these days.
Barrel length is 10.5 inches, and the sights consist of a flip L rear
with notches for 100 and 200 meters, and a front sight post adjustable for
elevation and windage. One
little-known problem with the PPSh-41 is spent case ejection – case ejection is
straight up, meaning that when one is firing the gun, the hot, spent shells come
down right on your head – or worse, on your neck and then rolling down into the
back of your uniform. Russian troops generally referred to the PPSh-41 as the
“Papashah.”
Starting in the
early 2000s, Inter-Ordnance of America began selling a civilian semiautomatic
carbine copy of the PPSh-41, called the SR-41.
This version is virtually identical to the PPSh-41, except for the
16.5-inch barrel underneath a barrel shroud. It is very difficult if not
impossible to convert to automatic fire. Also starting in the early 2000’s,
Mitchell’s Mausers began marketing a .22 version of the PPSh-41. Actually made
by the Italian company of Pietta, it looks like a faithful copy of the PPSh-41,
with wood furniture and a magazine that is a stump compared to the original.
Larger magazines are also available, and for those living in areas where
high-capacity magazines are prohibited but the shooter wants a better-looking
magazine, they are available with the follower blocked to 10 rounds. To comply
with US laws, the barrel is 16.1 inches, making it a rifle rather than an SMG or
carbine.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
PPSh-41 |
7.62mm Tokarev |
3.64 kg |
35,
71 Drum |
$296 |
PPSh-41 (Nazi) |
9mm
Parabellum |
3.67 kg |
35,
71 Drum |
$301 |
SR-41 |
7.62mm Tokarev |
3.65 kg |
35,
71 Drum |
$353 |
PPSh-41/22 |
.22
Long Rifle |
2
kg |
10,
30, 50 Drum |
$237 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
PPSh-41 |
10 |
2 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
4 |
21 |
PPSh-41 (Nazi) |
10 |
2 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
4 |
27 |
SR-41 |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
32 |
PPSh-41/22 |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
4 |
1 |
Nil |
28 |
TsNIITOCHMASH SR-2
Veresk
Notes: Though
first shown at arms shows in 1999, the SR-2 has been little-seen since then, and
it is not certain who, is using this submachinegun.
The SR-2 (in its early iterations) looks similar to the Uzi in many ways.
Originally designed as a CQB weapon for Russian special operations units,
the FSB (the successors to the KGB) saw the effectiveness of the Veresk and
requested that some of their SRT-type units also be issued the Veresk.
Operation of the
Veresk is by gas, and is essentially a modified form of that used by the Vikhr
small assault rifle. The Veresk
uses a long-stroke gas piston (located above the barrel), allowing a short
barrel to be used with gas operation.
Most of the metalwork is stamped steel, while other parts, such as the
handguard, pistol grip, and (on later iterations) the foregrip, are made from
high-strength polymer. The stock
folds forward; on earlier models, the butt folds upward over the weapon, without
interfering with the sights or sight mounts.
Chambering is for the new 9mm Gurza round, with several types available.
Early models use simple notch-and-blade sights, while later models use a
rail atop the receiver similar to a MIL-STD-1913 rail, able to mount most
eastern and western optics (standard sight for the SR-2M is a collimating or
laser aiming module). Barrel length
is a mere 6.77 inches, with no sort of muzzle device, though there is an adapter
to make sure that the shooter’s fingers do not accidentally slip over the barrel
while firing.
The SR-2M is a
modernized version of the SR-2. The
folding metal stock folds again over the top of the weapon; though iron sights
are provided, standard sights are the KP-SR-2 Reflex Sight (equivalent to an
optical sight in T2K terms).
MIL-STD-1913 rails are standard, with them over the top of the receiver and
underneath the muzzle. Two choices
of stock are available – the folding stock mentioned, and a strut/skeletonized
fixed version. The SR-2M is
designed to be fired with a silencer and has the ammunition to match.
Twilight 2000
Notes: The SR-2 does not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
SR-2 |
9mm
Gurza |
1.54 kg |
20,
30 |
$304 |
SR-2M |
9mm
Gurza |
1.65 kg |
20,
30 |
$308 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
SR-2/2M (SPS SP-9) |
5 |
3 |
Nil |
2/3 |
2 |
4 |
20 |
SR-2/2M (SPS SP-11) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
2/3 |
2 |
4 |
20 |
SR-2/2M (SPS SP-10) |
5 |
2 |
1-1-Nil |
2/3 |
2 |
4 |
24 |
Tula A-9
The A-9 and it’s
cousins are derived from the A-91 assault rifle, and share a great deal of
components with the A-91. It uses a
gas piston operation system, which is very unusual for submachineguns,
especially in its calibers. This
makes it a complex and expensive, if reliable, submachinegun.
(It inherits its operation from the A-91, and the piston and recoil
spring are common with the A-91 as a result.) It should be noted that most newer
pistols and submachineguns which are 9mm are chambered for 9mm Parabellum or its
high-penetration counterpart; it may be that, after 40 years, the Russians are
moving away from the 9mm Makarov round; attempts to improve the performance of
the 9mm Makarov round have been marginal at best. Sights are a simple rear notch
and front blade, set for 100 meters. These submachineguns, especially the A-9,
are used by the MVD.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
A-9 |
9mm
Parabellum |
1.75 kg |
20,
30 |
$344 |
A-7.62 |
7.62mm Tokarev |
1.75 kg |
20,
30 |
$337 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
A-9 |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
2/4 |
2 |
4 |
31 |
A-7.62 |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
2/4 |
2 |
4 |
24 |
Tula OTs-02 Kiparis
Notes: This
submachinegun was designed in 1972, but not introduced into Russian service
until 1991. It is intended
primarily for internal security and police units.
The weapon can fire 9mm Makarov ammunition, but may also use the more
powerful 9mm Makarov Hi-Impulse ammunition.
The Kiparis is made largely of simple steel stampings with a plastic
grip, and is inexpensive, easy, and cheap to manufacture.
The steel stock folds over the top of the receiver; it consists of twin
booms with a simple skeleton buttplate, and when folded, the two halves of the
buttplate lie on either side of the barrel and can be used as a rudimentary
foregrip. The Kiparis is often
issued with a special silencer that has a life of 6000 rounds.
(In this form, the Kiparis is known as the OTs-02-1.)
The Kiparis can use laser-aiming devices; they are generally mounted
under the receiver forward of the magazine housing.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
OTs-02 |
9mm Makarov or Makarov Hi-Impulse |
1.57 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$281 |
OTs-02-1 |
9mm Makarov |
2.06 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$392 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
OTs-02 (Makarov) |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
2/4 |
2 |
4 |
18 |
OTs-02 (Hi-Impulse) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
2/4 |
2 |
4 |
24 |
OTs-02-1 |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
4/5 |
1 |
3 |
15 |
Tula OTs-22
Notes:
This Russian small submachinegun was designed specifically for export,
firing Western ammunition. It uses
the telescoping bolt principle and is reminiscent in design to the US Ingram
M-10 and M-11 submachineguns, as well as the Israeli Micro-Uzi.
It is simply built from steel stamping and is easy to maintain, though it
can be a handful to fire. The
muzzle brake, unusual in a weapon this size, is helpful in this respect.
The stock is a simple wire stock which folds upwards, with the butt
folding flat against the receiver.
The OTs-22 has both a manual safety catch and a grip safety on the forward side
of the pistol grip.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This weapon does not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.
Merc 2000 World:
This weapon was pressed into Russian service use, primarily used by KGB, GRU,
and Spetznaz forces.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
OTs-22 |
9mm Parabellum |
1.2 kg |
20, 30 |
$273 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
OTs-22 |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
1/3 |
2 |
5 |
16 |
Tula PP-90
Notes: This
weapon appears to have been influenced by the US Ares Folding SMG, and it
appears similar. When folded, the
weapon looks like a battle rifle magazine, and only a hook at one end belies its
true purpose. The PP-90 is the
initial design; it was dropped in favor of the PP-90M due to unspecified
problems. The PP-90M is the
standard version in 9mm Makarov, and the PP-90M1 is the export version in 9mm
Parabellum caliber. The weapon,
when folded, is larger than the Ares Folding SMG and can fold with a 30-round
magazine. The PP-90 can be fitted
with a suppressor or an Aimpoint-type sight.
The PP-90 series is reportedly quite poor in the ergonomics department,
and is difficult to aim and uncomfortable to fire.
The PP-90 series has no setting for semiautomatic fire, but the cyclic
rate is only about 650 rpm, so squeezing off short burst should not be
difficult. Another notable fact is
that the PP-90 series has no safeties of any kind other than one that prevents
an accidental discharge if dropped or bumped.
Merc 2000 Notes:
Since the Ares Folding SMG and other Western designs of its ilk were taken off
the market, the PP-90 series (and especially the PP-90M1) have taken their
place.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
PP-90 |
9mm Makarov |
1.83 kg |
30 |
$296 |
PP-90M |
9mm Makarov |
1.38 kg |
30 |
$298 |
PP-90M1 |
9mm Parabellum |
1.39 kg |
30 |
$301 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
PP-90 |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
3 |
2 |
4 |
20 |
PP-90M |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
3 |
2 |
5 |
20 |
PP-90M1 |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
3 |
2 |
5 |
20 |
Tula PP-90M1
Notes: This
submachinegun is not related in any way to nor should it be confused with the
PP-90M1 mentioned in the entry above.
This PP-90M1 is a compact submachinegun introduced in 2001 built
primarily for use by special operations both of Russia and for export to the
special operations units of other countries.
(The Russians claim many sales, but will not say to whom they have sold
this weapon.) The PP-90M1 uses a
receiver largely built of high-strength polymer, with steel reinforcement in
strategic places. There is no real
upper receiver, though there is a hinged steel cover for field stripping
purposes. The operating parts are
also of steel, with operation being simple blowback and using a weighted recoil
buffer and a rather heavy bolt to keep the cyclic rate manageable (in fact, at
450-540 rpm, it’s rather slow for a modern submachinegun).
The PP-90M1 may feed from either a 32-round box magazine or a 64-round
helical magazine (but not both at once); if a helical magazine is used, the
forearm sleeve must first be removed, with the magazine then acting as the
forearm. Both magazine types are
made from polymer, though metal box magazines are also made.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
PP-90M1 |
9mm
Parabellum |
2.05 kg |
32,
64 Helical |
$310 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
PP-90M1 |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
2/3 |
1 |
3 |
23 |
Tula PP-93
Notes: This
weapon is described as a “light machine pistol,” for use by law enforcement or
special operations forces; it is essentially a PP-90 which is non-collapsible
and has selective-fire capability.
It can use a suppressor and a laser spot device, and can be hung and fired from
a shoulder holster. The weapon is
simply and robustly-built from steel stampings.
The PP-93 is a seldom-seen weapon.
Most are chambered for 9mm Makarov, but some are chambered for 9mm
Parabellum, and these are also capable of firing a special AP round which the
Russians have developed recently.
Optional accessories include a screw-on suppressor, a laser aiming module, and
holsters for the shoulder, belt, or thigh.
The PP-93 is
reportedly disliked by the troops who have to use it; this is primarily due to
the folding stock, which is at a considerable angle downward when extended,
increasing felt recoil and barrel climb.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This weapon does not exist in the Twilight 2000 World.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
PP-93 |
9mm
Makarov or Makarov Hi-Impulse |
1.47 kg |
20,
30 |
$297 |
PP-93 |
9mm
Parabellum |
1.48 kg |
20,
30 |
$299 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
PP-93 (9mm Makarov) |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
2/3 |
2 |
5 |
20 |
PP-93 (Hi-Impulse) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
2/3 |
2 |
5 |
25 |
PP-93 (9mm Parabellum) |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
2/3 |
2 |
4 |
20 |