Engineering:MGP-15 submachine gun

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MGP-15
TypeSubmachine gun or machine pistol
Place of originTemplate:Country data PerúPeru
Service history
Used byPeru
Production history
Designed1990[1]
ManufacturerSIMA
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Mass2.31 kg (empty)[2]
2.29 (with 32-round magazine)[2]
Length503 / 284mm (stock extended/folded)

Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
ActionBlowback, Semi-automatic[3]
Rate of fire650-750 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity342 m/s[4]
Feed system20 or 32-round magazine

The MGP-15 is a submachine gun designed for issue to special forces made by SIMA-CEFAR,[5] updated with a longer barrel and other features. The name was changed from previous MGP models due to modifications, including a change to a barrel with a threaded muzzle, usually fitted with a screwed-on muzzle cap, that allows a suppressor to be quickly screwed on.[6]

Design

Like all MGP submachine guns, the weapon can utilize Uzi submachine gun magazines.[6][7] A folding butt stock is provided, so arranged that with the butt folded along the right-hand side of the receiver the butt plate can act as a form of foregrip.

Variants

  • MGP-84
An upgraded version of the MGP-15.[4] Used in close protection duties.[8]
  • MGP-14
A semi-automatic version of the MGP-84, which has a folding forward grip.[7] Also known as the MGP-14 Micro[2] or as the MGP-14 Pistol.[4] For a time, it was known as the MGP-84C.[7]

References

Bibliography

  • Hogg, Ian (2000). Jane's Guns Recognition Guide Second Edition. Glasgow: Janes. ISBN 0-00-472453-4. 

See also