Makina ve Kimya Endüstrisi Kurumu · Assault-Rifle · In Service · 2017
| Weight (empty) | 3300 g (116.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 930 mm (36.61") |
| Barrel Length | 370 mm (14.57") |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 900 m/s (2953 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1620 J (1195 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
Primary Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
The MKEK MPT-55 is a Turkish select-fire assault rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, introduced in 2017 as the 5.56mm caliber variant of the MPT-76 platform. Developed by Makina ve Kimya Endüstrisi Kurumu (MKEK) as part of Turkey's Milli Piyade Tüfeği (National Infantry Rifle) program, the MPT-55 represents Turkey's effort to replace its license-produced Heckler & Koch HK416 rifles with domestically manufactured equivalents. The rifle uses a short-stroke gas piston operating system, a rotating bo...
Country of Origin: Turkey