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Turkey MKE
MPT-76
Turkey's indigenously developed battle rifle, designed by MKE to replace license-built G3 rifles as the Turkish Armed Forces' standard infantry weapon. Chambered in 7.62x51 mm NATO, it uses a short-stroke gas piston system and has been exported to several allied and partner nations.
In service since 2016 · 5 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-01
600
m range
750
rpm
810
m/s
20
rds
Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed under state contracts
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Türkiye export-licensed
SSB-administered; growing export programme, some Western sub-component dependencies.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Established · 5 operators
In service since 2016. Status: active · ~50,000 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Effective range Distance at which the weapon reliably hits point targets. Higher extends engagement envelope. | 600 m |
|---|---|
| Rate of fire Rounds per minute (cyclic). Higher increases suppression and hit probability. | 750 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity Projectile speed leaving the barrel. Higher means flatter trajectory and better armor penetration. | 810 m/s |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | 7.62×51 mm NATO |
|---|---|
| Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better, ammunition commonality matters. | 7.6 mm |
| Ammunition Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity. | 20 |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 1 m |
|---|---|
| Empty weight Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew. | 4 kg |
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 1 |
| Barrel length Barrel length, longer improves muzzle velocity and accuracy, shorter improves handling. | 420 mm |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability. | 50,000 |
|---|---|
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 5 |
Specifications compiled from public MKE and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-01.
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How many crew does the MKE MPT-76 require? +
The MKE MPT-76 requires a crew of 1.
What is the main armament of the MKE MPT-76? +
The MKE MPT-76's primary weapon is the 7.62×51 mm NATO.
What is the MKE MPT-76 used for? +
The MKE MPT-76 is a rifle & long arms typically used for infantry combat.
How many countries operate the MKE MPT-76? +
The MKE MPT-76 is operated by 5 countries.
How much does the MKE MPT-76 cost? +
MKE MPT-76: Unit cost not publicly disclosed under state contracts. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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