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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- IMBEL MD97
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- assault rifle
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- Brazil
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The IMBEL MD97 is a Brazilian assault rifle used by the Brazilian Army, Special Forces, and police forces.
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• Name — IMBEL MD97 • Origin — Brazil • Type — Assault rifle • Is Ranged — yes • Service — 1997-present • Used By — See Users • Manufacturer — IMBEL • Variants — See Variants • Weight — 3.7 kg (MD97L), 3.3 kg (MD97LC) • Length — 1,010 mm (MD97L), 850 mm (MD97LC) • Part Length — 437 mm (MD97L), 330 mm • Cartridge — 5.56×45mm NATO • Rate — 950 rounds per minute • Velocity — 920 m/s • Range — 600 m • Max Range — 3,800 m • Feed — 30-round STANAG magazines
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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. • Illustration — A large group of National Public Security Force soldiers armed with MD97s • Illustration — Two National Public Security Force soldiers armed with MD97s
Variants
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.
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* • 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
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IMBEL MD97 is associated with Brazil.
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