IMBEL MD97
The IMBEL MD97 is a Brazilian assault rifle used by the Brazilian Army, Special Forces, and police forces.
| IMBEL MD97 | |
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| 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 (MD97L), 3.3 kg (MD97LC) |
| Length | 1010 mm (MD97L), 850 mm (MD97LC) |
| Barrel length | 437 mm |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Rate of fire | 950 rounds per minute |
| Muzzle velocity | 920 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 600 m |
| Maximum firing range | 3800 m |
| Feed system | 30-round STANAG magazines |
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.
National Public Security Force soldiers armed with MD97
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
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