Steyr MPi 69
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| Steyr MPi 69 | |
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 The Steyr MPi 69 SMG |
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| Type | submachine gun |
| Place of origin | Austria |
| Service history | |
| In service | Austria |
| Used by | Bundesheer |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Steyr |
| Designed | 1981 (MPi 69); 1990 (MPi 81) |
| Manufacturer | Steyr |
| Produced | 1981 (MPi 69); 1990 (MPi 81) |
| Variants | Steyr MPi 81 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 3.13 kg empty |
| Length | 465 / 670 mm (Close stock; Open stock) |
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| Cartridge | 9x19mm Luger/Para |
| Caliber | 9x19mm Luger/Para |
| Action | open-bolt, blowback |
| Rate of fire | 550 rounds per minute |
| Effective range | 100 meters |
| Maximum range | 150 meters |
| Feed system | 25 or 32 rounds |
| Sights | iron sight |
The Steyr MPi 69 is a 9 mm submachine gun of the late 20th century made by the Austrian firm Steyr.
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[edit] Characteristics
The MPi 69 is shaped much like other telescoping bolt submachineguns, such as the MAC 10 or Uzi. It has a vertical pistol handgrip into which the magazine is inserted, and a longer horizontal front grip area. It also has a folding stock.
Featuring a design unusual among modern submachine guns, the MPi 69 is cocked by a dual-purpose lever also used as the front sling attachment point.
The forward handgrip and vertical pistol handgrip are all one large plastic molding, forming the front and center bottom part of the weapon. The receiver proper is a square metal tube which partly nestles inside the plastic handgrip.
[edit] Production Status
It was replaced by the TMP in the product line, though the TMP was also discontinued by Steyr, who sold the design to B&T.
[edit] Variants
[edit] MPi 81
- The MPi 81 is a more modern, product improved version of the MPi 69. It has a conventional cocking handle on the left side of the receiver and other minor improvements, including an increased firing rate of 700 rpm.
[edit] See also
- Steyr AUG, 5.56 mm rifle family also made by Steyr.
- Steyr ACR, Advanced Combat Rifle entrant.
- Ruger MP9, Another Uzi style firearm.
- Steyr Mannlicher
