Soviet Union Legacy Tula Arms Plant
Tokarev TT-33
A short-recoil-operated semi-automatic pistol that replaced the Nagant M1895 revolver as the standard Soviet military sidearm, chambered in the hard-hitting 7.62×25mm Tokarev cartridge. It was license-produced across the Eastern Bloc and China and remains in limited service worldwide.
In service since 1933 · 30 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
50
m range
420
m/s
8
rds
💲 ≈ $200, Approximate surplus/export unit price
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
National export licensing
Subject to Soviet Union export-control approval; verify eligibility with the manufacturer.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Widely fielded · 30 operators
In service since 1933. Status: legacy · ~3,000,000 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
Unit cost known; one-shot / small-arms class has no meaningful O&S tail to model.
Interoperability
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Effective range Distance at which the weapon reliably hits point targets. Higher extends engagement envelope. | 50 m |
|---|---|
| Muzzle velocity Projectile speed leaving the barrel. Higher means flatter trajectory and better armor penetration. | 420 m/s |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | 7.62×25 mm Tokarev |
|---|---|
| Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better, ammunition commonality matters. | 7.6 mm |
| Ammunition Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity. | 8 |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 0.2 m |
|---|---|
| Empty weight Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew. | 1 kg |
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 1 |
| Barrel length Barrel length, longer improves muzzle velocity and accuracy, shorter improves handling. | 116 mm |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Unit cost Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper. | $200 |
|---|---|
| Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability. | 3,000,000 |
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 30 |
Specifications compiled from public Tula Arms Plant and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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P320-M17 Frequently asked questions
How many crew does the Tula Arms Plant Tokarev TT-33 require? +
The Tula Arms Plant Tokarev TT-33 requires a crew of 1.
What is the main armament of the Tula Arms Plant Tokarev TT-33? +
The Tula Arms Plant Tokarev TT-33's primary weapon is the 7.62×25 mm Tokarev.
What is the Tula Arms Plant Tokarev TT-33 used for? +
The Tula Arms Plant Tokarev TT-33 is a pistol & sidearm typically used for infantry combat.
How many countries operate the Tula Arms Plant Tokarev TT-33? +
The Tula Arms Plant Tokarev TT-33 is operated by 30 countries.
How much does the Tula Arms Plant Tokarev TT-33 cost? +
The Tula Arms Plant Tokarev TT-33 has an approximate unit cost of 200 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration, treat this as directional.
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