Taurus T4
Rifle
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The Taurus T4 is an assault rifle manufactured by Taurus Firearms.
| Taurus T4 | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Assault rifle Carbine |
| Place of origin | Brazil |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | Gang war in Haiti |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2017 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.05 kg without magazine |
| Length |
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| Barrel length | 292.1mm (11.5 inches), 14,5 inch |
| Caliber | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Action | Gas Direct impingement |
| Feed system | 30-round (5.56 NATO) box magazines |
| References | [1] |
History
Design
The Taurus T4 is basically an M4 clone fully manufactured in the company's facilities now concentrated in the city of São Leopoldo, Brazil.
It is available in three versions with two different barrel lengths, all of which come with six-position telescopic stocks and picatinny accessory rails.
Usage
The rifle is designed for military and police use.[3]
However, in 2019, a decree legalised the possession of semi-automatic T4 carbines by Brazilian citizens, while versions with burst-fire or automatic modes remain illegal.[4]
Users
Brazil
Haiti
Philippines
Senegal
United States
- 37 T4s to City of Bainbridge Public Safety Department and Decatur County Sheriff’s Department.[10]
