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 SMT | |
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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) |
Caliber | 9×19mm (SMT9) .40 S&W (SMT40) .45 ACP (CT45 G2) |
Action | Blowback, closed bolt |
Rate of fire | 750 rounds/min |
Feed system | 10-, 15-, or 30-round box magazines |
Sights | Iron sights adjustable for elevation and laterality, or Picatinny rail for various optics |
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 edit
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.
The Taurus T9 is the Indian variant developed along with Jindal Defence. It is manufactured in India with transfer of technology.[4]
Operators edit
- 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
- India: 550 units on order for Indian Army. Manufactured by Jindal Defence.[4]
- Republika Srpska
References edit
- ^ "Taurus MT9 G2 MT40 G2". Modern Firearms. 2011-05-18. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ^ "DefesaNet - LAAD 2011 - TAURUS na LAAD 2011". www.defesanet.com.br. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
- ^ "Gun Review: Taurus CT9 G2 Carbine". The Truth About Guns. 2013-12-11. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
- ^ a b "Indigenisation of Indian defence sector gets a 1,100-gun boost". News9live. 2024-04-06. Retrieved 2024-04-08.