Taurus SMT
| Taurus SMT | |
|---|---|
 Taurus SMT9 beside the IMBEL IA2 | |
| Type | Submachine gun |
| Place of origin | Brazil |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2011 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | SMT9 and SMT40: 3.350 kg (unloaded) 3.550 kg (loaded) CT G2: 3.800 kg (unloaded) 4.200 kg (loaded) |
| Length | SMT9 and SMT40: 475 mm (stock folded) 681–760 mm (stock extended CT G2: 800 mm |
| Barrel length | 200 mm (SMT9) 406 mm (CT G2) |
| Caliber | 9×19mm (SMT9) .40 S&W (SMT40) .45 ACP (CT45 G2) |
| Action | Blowback, closed bolt |
| Rate of fire | 750 (±50) rounds/min |
| Feed system | 10-, 15-, or 30-round box magazines |
| Sights | Iron 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. Taurus offers the SMT in two different calibres; the SMT9 and SMT40.
The Taurus SMT was introduced in early 2011, under the designation MT G2.[1]
Variants
[edit | edit source]SMT9
[edit | edit source]The Taurus SMT9 is chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum.
SMT40
[edit | edit source]The Taurus SMT40 is chambered in .40 S&W.
CT G2
[edit | edit source]The Taurus CT G2 is a semi-automatic only pistol-caliber carbine variant of the SMT (MT G2) intended for the civilian and security markets. It was first announced at the 2011 SHOT Show.[2]
CTT40
[edit | edit source]The Taurus CTT40 is a further evolution of the CT G2 series.
Derivatives
[edit | edit source]T9
[edit | edit source]The Taurus T9 is chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum and features a 5.5-inch barrel. It was adopted by the Indian Army. 550 units were ordered and will be manufactured in India by Jindal Defence through transfer of technology.[3]
RPC9
[edit | edit source]The Taurus RPC9 was unveiled at IWA 2025, it features a roller locked bolt system and chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum.
Users
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Bangladesh
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- Taurus SMT9
- Ground Specialized Unit (41 Squadron).
- File:Bangladesh Police Flag.svg Bangladesh Police
- Taurus SMT9C
- Crisis Response Team (CRT)
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- File:Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China[4][5]
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- File:Flag of Indian Army.svg Indian Army
- Operates 500 units of T9 variant[3]
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- File:Flag of the Republika Srpska.svg Republika Srpska
See also
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