Taurus SMT

Taurus SMT
Taurus SMT used by Serbian Police
TypeSubmachine gun
Place of origin Brazil
Production history
Designed2011
Specifications
MassSMT9 and SMT40:
3,350 kg (unloaded)
3,550 kg (loaded)
CT G2:
3, 800 kg (unloaded)
4,200 kg (loaded)
LengthSMT9 and SMT40:
475 mm (stock folded)
681–760 mm (stock extended
CT G2:
800 mm
Barrel length200 mm (SMT9)
406 mm (CT G2)

Caliber9×19mm (SMT9)
.40 S&W (SMT40)
.45 ACP (CT45 G2)
ActionBlowback, closed bolt
Rate of fire750 rounds/min
Feed system10-, 15-, or 30-round box magazines
SightsIron sights adjustable for elevation and laterality, or Picatinny rail for various optics

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 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

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

References

  1. ^ "Taurus MT9 G2 MT40 G2". Modern Firearms. 2011-05-18. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  2. ^ "DefesaNet - LAAD 2011 - TAURUS na LAAD 2011". www.defesanet.com.br. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
  3. ^ "Gun Review: Taurus CT9 G2 Carbine". The Truth About Guns. 2013-12-11. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
  4. ^ a b "Indigenisation of Indian defence sector gets a 1,100-gun boost". News9live. 2024-04-06. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
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