Mekanika Uru
Overview
Uru
Right side view of Uru sub machine gun
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Description
Introduction
The Uru is a sub machine gun of Brazilian origin. It was developed in the mid 1970's for the Brazilian government. The Uru is cheap to produce, but of lower quality than other weapons available at that time.
Design
The Uru is a very simple and rather heavy weapon. It is a blowback operated weapon that fires from an open bolt position. The weapon is made out of metal and the stock is able to fold sideways.
Firepower
The Uru fires the 9x19mm round from 30 round magazines. It is a select fire weapon capable of semi-automatic fire and fully automatic fire. The cyclic rate of fire is 750 rounds per minute.
Users
The Uru was adopted by the Brazilian military and police.
Variants
Uru
Right side view of Uru sub machine gun
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Variants of the Uru
The Uru is a cheap and heavy sub machine gun. Its design is simple and rugged. The magazine housing serves as a forward grip. No variants have been produced.