Walther MP

Infobox Weapon
name=Walther MP


caption=Walther MPK
origin=flag|West Germany
type=Submachine gun
is_ranged=yes
service=
used_by=
wars= Vietnam War
designer=
design_date=
manufacturer=Carl Walther GmbH
unit_cost=
production_date= 1963—1987
number=
variants= MPL, MPK
weight=3.0 kg (6.6 lb) (MPL),
2.83 kg (6.1 lb) (MPK)
length=(open/closed):
746 / 462 mm (18.2/29.4 in) (MPL),
659 / 381 mm (15/25.4 in) (MPK)
part_length= 259 mm (10.2 in) (MPL),
173 mm (6.8 in) (MPK)
width=
height=
diameter=
crew=
cartridge= 9x19mm Parabellum .380 ACP (limited number)
caliber=
action=
rate=550 rounds/min
velocity=
range=200 m (MPL) 100 m (MPK)
max_range=
feed=32 or 20-round detachable box magazine
sights=Iron sights

The Walther MP ("Maschinenpistole") series is a family of 9x19mm Parabellum submachine guns produced in Germany from 1963 to 1987 by Walther.

Variants

There are two versions: MPL ("Maschinenpistole Lang" or "long submachine gun") and MPK ("Maschinenpistole Kurz" or "short submachine gun"). The high-quality guns were widely exported and used officially by German Landespolizei forces, the Mexican navy and the Portuguese Navy. The U.S. Navy SEALs used both versions in Vietnam.

Features

The only difference between MPL and MPK guns is the length of the barrel. They are blowback designs firing from "L"-shaped bolts. The bolts are above the barrel, permitting a shorter receiver. The receiver, made from stamped steel, forms a ventilated cooling jacket and the prominent cocking handle is located on its left front. A selective fire switch is also on the left side of the receiver, behind the trigger.

Both guns feature flip-up sights. The MPL has 100 and 200 meter settings.

Both guns feature side-folding buttstocks made from thin steel tubes.

Users

*flag|Colombia
*flag|Germany
*flag|Mexico
*flag|Portugal

External links

* [http://world.guns.ru/smg/smg39-e.htm Modern Firearms] .

ee also

*Franchi LF57