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The '''Mekanika Uru''' was a Brazilian [[submachine gun]] designed by Olympio Vieira de Mello, and manufactured by Brazilian gun maker [[Mekanika]] from 1977 to 1985. It is well-known for its simplicity and consists of only 17 main parts. It is named after a tropical bird of the same name. Approximately 10,000 units were made. | The '''Mekanika Uru''' was a Brazilian [[submachine gun]] designed by Olympio Vieira de Mello, and manufactured by Brazilian gun maker [[Mekanika]] from 1977 to 1985. It is well-known for its simplicity and consists of only 17 main parts. It is named after a tropical bird of the same name. Approximately 10,000 units were made. | ||
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| + | == Specifications == | ||
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| + | '''Caliber:''' 9mm and .38 ACP (later versions). | ||
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| + | '''Action:''' Blowback Operated, Open Bolt. | ||
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| + | '''Capacity/Magazine:''' 32 Round Detachable Box Magazine. | ||
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| + | '''Rate of Fire:''' ~750 rounds per minute on full-auto (gun is select fire and can be operated semi-auto). | ||
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| + | '''Weight:''' 3 Kg (about 6.6 lbs). | ||
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| + | '''Barrel Length:''' 175mm (About 6.9 inches). | ||
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| + | '''Overall Length:''' 671mm (About 26.5 inches). | ||
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[[Category: Submachine Guns]] | [[Category: Submachine Guns]] | ||
Revision as of 23:24, 2 November 2019
A Mekanika Uru. Specifically, one of the later folding stock models, as opposed to the fixed wire stock from the original version.
The Mekanika Uru was a Brazilian submachine gun designed by Olympio Vieira de Mello, and manufactured by Brazilian gun maker Mekanika from 1977 to 1985. It is well-known for its simplicity and consists of only 17 main parts. It is named after a tropical bird of the same name. Approximately 10,000 units were made.
Specifications
Caliber: 9mm and .38 ACP (later versions).
Action: Blowback Operated, Open Bolt.
Capacity/Magazine: 32 Round Detachable Box Magazine.
Rate of Fire: ~750 rounds per minute on full-auto (gun is select fire and can be operated semi-auto).
Weight: 3 Kg (about 6.6 lbs).
Barrel Length: 175mm (About 6.9 inches).
Overall Length: 671mm (About 26.5 inches).
