Pistol Mitralieră model 1996 RATMIL

The Pistol Mitralieră model 1996 RATMIL (also called the RATMIL model 96) is a blowback operated, folding stock submachine gun chambered in 9mm Luger used by the Romanian gendarmes. Initially developed as the 9mm PM md. 96, the developer's name, back then RATMIL, was added to the name, in order to distinguish it from the Assault SMG, also called PM md. 96.

Pistol Mitralieră model 1996 RATMIL
RATMIL md. 96
TypeSubmachine gun
Place of originRomania
Service history
In service1996–present
Used byRomania
Production history
DesignerRATMIL
Designed1996
ManufacturerRomArm via Uzinele Mecanice Cugir
Produced1996–present
Specifications
Mass2.7 kg (5.95 lb) empty / 3.1 kg (6.83 lb) with loaded magazine
Length650 mm (25.6 in) stock extended / 427 mm (16.8 in) stock folded
Barrel length180 mm (7.1 in)

Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
Actionblowback, selective fire
Rate of fire800-900 rounds/min
Feed system30-round box magazine
Sightsrear sight adjustable for 50; 100 m

Design details

The RATMIL PM md. 96 submachine gun is a simple blowback weapon, firing from open bolt in full automatic or single shots. It features stamped steel receiver and short slotted barrel jacket, with muzzle compensator at the front. The manual safety / fire mode selector is patterned after Kalashnikov AK assault rifle. Weapon is fitted with side-folding metallic buttstock and a polymer furniture (pistol grip and short forend). Iron sights consist of the L-shaped flip-up rear (marked for 50 and 100 meters) and protected front sight.[1]

Users

Due to unpopularity among worldwide customers, it is apparently in use in Romania by the gendarmeries.

See also

References

  1. "Cugir SMG". Modern Firearms.


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