| Taurus SMT | |
|---|---|
 Police forces using the Taurus SMT | |
| Type | Submachine gun |
| Place of origin |
 Brazil |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2011 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass |
SMT9 and SMT40: 3,350 kg (unloaded) 3,550 kg (loaded) CT G2: 3, 800 kg (unloaded) 4,200 kg (loaded) |
| Length |
SMT9 and SMT40: 475 mm (stock folded) 681–760 mm (stock extended) CT G2: 800 mm |
| Barrel length |
200 mm (SMT9) 406 mm (CT G2) |
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| Caliber |
9×19mm (SMT9) .40 S&W (SMT40) .45 ACP (CT45 G2) |
| Action | Blowback, closed bolt |
| Rate of fire | 750 rounds/min (full auto mode) |
| Feed system | 10-, 15-, or 30-round box magazines |
| Sights | Iron sights adjustable for elevation and laterality, or Picatinny rail for various optics |
The Taurus SMT is a family of submachine guns manufactured by Taurus Firearms. It was introduced in early 2011, under the designation MT G2.[1]
Taurus also offers a semi-automatic only variant of the MT G2, known as the CT G2, which is intended for the civilian and security markets.
Variants[]
Taurus offers the SMT in two different variants; the SMT9 and SMT40, the only difference between the two is their calibre.
The Taurus CT G2 is a semi-automatic only pistol-caliber carbine variant of the MT G2. It was first announced at the 2011 SHOT Show.[2][3] The CTT40 is a further evolution of the CT G2 series.
Operators[]
Brazil
Bangladesh
- Bangladesh Air Force: Taurus SMT9C used by Ground specialized unit (41 squadron).
- Bangladesh Police: Taurus SMT9C used by Crisis response team (CRT).
- Chile
References[]
- ↑ "Taurus MT9 G2 MT40 G2" (in en). 2011-05-18. https://modernfirearms.net/en/submachine-guns/brazil-submachine-guns/taurus-mt9-g2-mt40-g2-eng/.
- ↑ "DefesaNet - LAAD 2011 - TAURUS na LAAD 2011". http://www.defesanet.com.br/laad2011/noticia/668/TAURUS-na-LAAD-2011.
- ↑ "Gun Review: Taurus CT9 G2 Carbine" (in en-US). 2013-12-11. https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/gun-review-taurus-ct-9-g2-carbine/.
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