| 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 |
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| 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 |
The IMBEL MD97 is a Brazilian assault rifle used by the Brazilian Army, Special Forces, and police forces.
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[]
Brazil
- Brazilian Army
- Military Police of Rio de Janeiro State
- Military Police of São Paulo State
- Military Police of Espírito Santo State
- Military Brigade of Rio Grande do Sul
- Military Police of Paraná State
- National Public Security Force
References[]
The original article can be found at IMBEL MD97 and the edit history here.