Taurus SMT
Submachine gun
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The Taurus SMT is a submachine gun manufactured by Taurus Firearms, chambered in either 9×19mm Parabellum (SMT9) or .40 S&W (SMT40).
| Taurus SMT | |
|---|---|
Taurus SMT9 next to the IMBEL IA2 | |
| Type | Submachine gun |
| Place of origin | Brazil |
| Service history | |
| Wars | Armed conflict for control of the favelas[1] |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2011 |
| Manufacturer | Taurus Armas |
| Variants | See Variants |
| 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 Parabellum (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 |
History
Variants
SMT9
The Taurus SMT9 is chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum.
SMT40
The Taurus SMT40 is chambered in .40 S&W.
CT9 G2
The Taurus CT9 G2 is a semi-automatic only pistol-caliber carbine variant of the SMT9 (MT9 G2) intended for the civilian and security markets. It was first announced at the 2011 SHOT Show.[4]
CTT40
The Taurus CTT40 is a semi-automatic only variant of the SMT40.
Derivatives
T9
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.[5]
RPC9
The Taurus RPC9 was unveiled at IWA 2025, it features a roller locked bolt system and chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum.
Users
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Air Force: Taurus SMT9C used by Ground Specialized Unit (41 Squadron).[citation needed]
Bangladesh Police: Taurus SMT9C.[6]
Brazil
- Brazilian Army: 9x19 used by Brazilian Army.[7]
- Law enforcement in Brazil: .40 S&W used.[7]
China[2]
El Salvador[2]
India: Indian Army[8]
Lebanon[2]
Republika Srpska: Police of Republika Srpska[citation needed]
Sri Lanka: used by Sri Lanka Army Commando Regiment
