IMBEL MD97
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| IMBEL MD97 | |
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| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin |
 Brazil |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1997-Present |
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| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | IMBEL |
| Variants | MD97L, MD97LC |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 3.7 kg (MD97L), 3.3 kg (MD97LC) |
| Length | 1010 mm (MD97L), 850 mm (MD97LC) |
| Barrel length | 437 mm |
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| Cartridge | 5.56x45mm NATO |
| Rate of fire | 950 rounds per minute |
| Muzzle velocity | 950 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 600 m |
| Maximum firing range | 3800 m |
| Feed system | 30 round STANAG magazines |
The IMBEL MD97 is an assault rifle intended for use in Brazil's Army, Special Forces, and domestic police forces.
History
The MD97 is a Brazilian 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]
References
See also
- Diseños Casanave SC-2005
- FN FAL
- IMBEL MD2
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