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Caliber | 9 x 19 mm |
| Weight (empty) | 1.4 kg | |
| Length | 555 mm | |
| Length (with folded stock) | 340 mm | |
| Barrel length | ? | |
| Muzzle velocity | ? | |
| Cyclic rate of fire | 600 – 800 rpm | |
| Practical rate of fire | ? | |
| Magazine capacity | 20, 44 rounds | |
| Sighting range | ? | |
| Range of effective fire | up to 200 m |
The PP-2000 submachine gun was developed in the early 2000s. It is intended as a personal defense weapon for non-frontline military personnel and as a close combat weapon for special forces. It is a Russian alternative to the FN P90 and HK MP7. The PP-2000 PDW was first revealed in 2004. Currently it is in service with Russian law enforcement forces.
The PP-2000 is a blowback operated, selective fire weapon, chambered for the standard 9 x 19 mm ammunition. This submachine gun is also compatible with Russian 9 x 19 mm armor-piercing ammunition, which offers enhanced penetration against body armor.
It is fired from the closed bolt. The PP-2000 was designed to have as few parts as possible for enhanced reliability. This SMG has a polymer housing. Manufacturers claim that it’s range of effective fire is up to 200 m. However it is most likely that this weapon is more suited for 50 – 100 m ranges.
Current production model comes with detachable buttstock, which folds to the right side. It can be replaced with a spare magazine, which serves as a shoulder support.