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MKEK MPT-76



Overview


MPT-76

MPT-76 battle rifle equiped with optical sight.
Source: www.savunmaveteknoloji.com - © copyright lies with original owner

Origin
Turkey
Type
Battle rifle
Entered service
2014
Status
In service
Development
2007 - 2009
Developer
Turkey - MKEK
Production
2014 - present
Producer
Turkey - MKEK
Number produced
Over 60.000 produced by 2019
Turkish requirement is for up to 500.000 rifles
Designations
MPT / Milli Piyade Tufegi
Turkish for "National Infantry Rifle"
Mehmetcik-2
Notable users
Turkey

Description


Introduction

The MPT-76 is a modern battle rifle of Turkish origin. It was developed in the late 2000's by MKEK as a next generation service rifle for Turkish use. The design of the MPT-76 is based on an earlier prototype weapon, the Mehmetcik-1. This was in turn inspired by the German HK 416 assault rifle.

Design

The MPT-76 is a gas operated weapon that uses a short stroke gas piston and a rotating bolt. Overall the MPT-76 can be considered an AR-15 type rifle with visual similarity to the HK 417. It features a quad Picatinny rail on the forearm and a retractable polymer stock. A removable carry handle and polymer angled grip in front of the magazine well give the MPT-76 a distinctive appearance.

Firepower

The MPT-76 fires the 7.62x51mm NATO round from a 20 round magazine. It is a select-fire rifle, although the recoil of its caliber makes full automatic fire of limited use. The cyclic rate of fire is 650 rpm. The MPT-76 is produced in three barrel lengths, with the longest one for use in the designated marksman role.

Users

The MPT-76 has been adopted by the Turkish military. The total requirement is for up to 500.000 rifles. An initial batch of 35.000 was delivered by 2018, well over 100.000 on order by 2019. Reportedly the MPT-76 is also used by Azerbaijan. Small batches have been acquired by several nations.

Variants


MPT-76

Left side view of MPT-76. Note the large detachable carry handle.
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MPT-76
Standard issue battle rifle with 16 inch barrel. Most common variant.
KAAN-717
Carbine version of the MPT-76 with 12 inch barrel, intended for special forces use.
KNT-76
Designated marksman rifle variant of the MPT76. Fitted with 20 inch barrel, improved trigger, adjustable stock, bipod and optical sight. Retains ability for automatic fire.

Details


Facts MPT-76
General
Origin
Turkey
Type
Battle rifle
Caliber
Caliber
7.62x51mm NATO
Feed system
20 round detachable box
Barrel length
410 mm
Muzzle velocity
800 m/s
Operation
Action
Gas operated, short stroke gas piston
Locking
Rotating bolt
Fire selector
0 - 1 - F
Rate of fire
650 rpm
Dimensions
Stock type
Retractable
Length
920 mm stock extended
Weight
4.18 kg empty
Sights
Mechanical
Iron sights
Optics
Picatinny rail for optional optical sights
Accessories
Rails
Quad Picatinny rail on forearm

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