| IMBEL MD97 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin | Brazil |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1997-present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | IMBEL |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.7 kg (8.2 lb) (MD97L), 3.3 kg (7.3 lb) (MD97LC) |
| Length | 1,010 mm (40 in) (MD97L), 850 mm (33 in) (MD97LC) |
| Barrel length | 437 mm (17.2 in) (MD97L), 330 mm (13 in) |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Rate of fire | 950 rounds per minute |
| Muzzle velocity | 920 m/s (3,000 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 600 m (660 yd) |
| Maximum firing range | 3,800 m (4,200 yd) |
| Feed system | 30-round STANAG magazines |
The IMBEL MD97 is a Brazilian assault rifle used by the Brazilian Army, Special Forces, and police forces.
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Transcription
History
The MD97 is a selective-fire or semi-automatic assault rifle that has been produced by IMBEL in Brazil since 1997. It is based upon the IMBEL MD2, which is itself based upon the FN FAL.
Variants
- MD97L- standard full-size, selective-fire version for use with Brazilian Army.
- MD97LM- MD97L with the addition of MIL-STD-1913 rails for mounting scopes and tactical attachments intended for use by Brazilian Special forces.
- MD97LC- compact, semi-automatic only version for use with domestic police forces.[1]
Users
References
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This page was last edited on 4 February 2024, at 22:38