Walther MP (Walter MP) is a German submachine gun developed by Walther . The first (MPK) is better suited for covert wearing, the second (MPL) - for aimed shooting.
| Walther mp | |
|---|---|
 Walther mpk | |
| Type of | submachine gun |
| A country |  Germany |
| Production history | |
| Constructor | Walther |
| Designed by | 1960s |
| Manufacturer | |
| Options | MRK, MPL |
| Specifications | |
| Weight kg | 3 |
| Length mm | 737; 455 (butt folded) |
| Barrel length mm | 260 |
| Cartridge | 9 Γ 19 mm Parabellum |
| Work principles | free shutter |
| Rate of fire rounds / min | 550 |
| starting speed bullets , m / s | 356β396 |
| Sighting range , m | 100 |
| Type of ammunition | 32 round box magazine |
Description
The shutter is free, shooting is from the open position of the shutter. If necessary, the shutter can be closed using the handle. The folding butt, its back can be used as an additional front handle. Of both options, you can conduct both automatic and single fire.
Options and Modifications
- Walther MP-K (MP Kurz, short from German) - an option with a barrel shortened to 171 mm.
- Walther MP-L (MP Lang, German long) - an option with a barrel length of 257 mm.
Operator countries
Both versions of the submachine gun were actively exported to Latin America , including Brazil , Colombia , Mexico , Venezuela .
Federal Republic of Germany - adopted by the Bundeswehr (MP-L - under the name MP.3 and MP-K - under the name MP.4 ) [1] and the Federal Police
Notes
- β Ilya Shaidurov. At the forefront. Personal Defense Weapon Heckler & Koch MP7. // journal "Kalashnikov. Weapons, ammunition, equipment." No. 3, 2010. pp. 28-31
Links
- M.R. Popenker. Submachine gun Walther MPL and MPK (Germany) // site "Modern Small Arms of the World"