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IMBEL MD97
TypeAssault rifle
Place of originBrazil
Service history
In service1997-present
Used bySee Users
Production history
ManufacturerIMBEL
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Mass3.7 kg (8.2 lb) (MD97L), 3.3 kg (7.3 lb) (MD97LC)
Length1,010 mm (40 in) (MD97L), 850 mm (33 in) (MD97LC)
Barrel length437 mm (17.2 in) (MD97L), 330 mm (13 in)

Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
Rate of fire950 rounds per minute
Muzzle velocity920 m/s (3,000 ft/s)
Effective firing range600 m (660 yd)
Maximum firing range3,800 m (4,200 yd)
Feed system30-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.

National Public Security Force soldiers armed with MD97

Variants

Users

References

  1. ^ "IMBEL Model-LC".