IMBEL MD97
TypeAssault rifle
Place of originBrazil
Service history
In service1997-present
Used bySee Users
Production history
ManufacturerIMBEL
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Mass3.7 kg (MD97L), 3.3 kg (MD97LC)
Length1010 mm (MD97L), 850 mm (MD97LC)
Barrel length437 mm

Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
Rate of fire950 rounds per minute
Muzzle velocity920 m/s
Effective firing range600 m
Maximum firing range3800 m
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

  • 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.[1]

Users

References

  1. "IMBEL Model-LC".


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