--- title: MMT Modern Machine Gun slug: mmt-modern-machine-gun-c9d77 url: /detay/mmt-modern-machine-gun-c9d77 type: article language: English entity: primary: MMT Modern Machine Gun type: article disambiguation: Lightweight, high-rate fire 7.62mm MMT machine gun. Turkish Armed Forces standard. categories: - name: Industrial, Production And Automation Systems slug: endustri-uretim-ve-otomasyon-sistemleri url: /kategori/endustri-uretim-ve-otomasyon-sistemleri - name: Defense Industry Technologies slug: savunma-sanayi-teknolojileri url: /kategori/savunma-sanayi-teknolojileri tags: - Gas Piston System - Machine Gun - MMT - Turkish Armed Forces - MKE author: Mehmet Taştan created_at: 2025-05-25T14:48:40.039728+03:00 updated_at: 2025-05-30T10:36:10.198875+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/05/25/fzQguWPaiGfXJlJvx4KPx8GdA7VdiPjS.webp --- # MMT Modern Machine Gun ## KURE Information Cards ### KURE Information Card: MMT ![Jkyi6VGUyNjLdXkGp5QalyOUIXWp2ZOJ.png](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/05/25/SCOjlpKFS6HGSFEduvMEVl7nZ9UnRsD2.png) | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Weight(s)(Text) | 8 kg | | Trigger Pull | 15–30 N | | Stock | Adjustable (telescopic), 80 mm, 5 positions | | Feeding | Belt-fed (linked), right-side feeding | | Maximum Range | 3800 meters | | Effective Range | 1000 meters | | Muzzle Velocity | 840 m/s | | Rate of Fire | 750 rounds/min | | Overall Length | 1120–1200 mm | | Barrel Length | 604 mm | | Caliber | 7.62×51 mm NATO | ## Article Content Developed by Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi A.Ş. (MKE), the [MMT](/en/detay/mmt-modern-makineli-tufek-7afb0/llms.txt) (Modern Machine Gun) is an indigenous and nationally produced light machine gun designed to meet the needs of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK). This weapon was specifically developed to replace imported [machine guns](/en/detay/machine-gun-31c24/llms.txt) such as the MG3, M60, and PKM. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/05/25/i5s6oog0auB8AnBPRPP2PZ77fLGQoQvs.png) *MMT (MKE)* ### **Technical Specifications** **Caliber**: 7.62×51 mm NATO **Operating System: **Gas-operated piston, rotating bolt locking mechanism **Feeding:** Belt-fed (linked), right-side feeding **Barrel Length:** 604 mm **Overall Length:** 1120–1200 mm **Weight**: 8 kg **Rate of Fire:** 750 rounds/min **Muzzle Velocity: **840 m/s **Effective Range:** 1000 meters **Maximum Range:** 3800 meters **Trigger Pull: **15–30 N **Stock:** Adjustable (telescopic), 80 mm, 5 positions **Dispersion: **8 MOA ### **Design and Performance** The MMT operates using a gas piston system with a rotating bolt locking mechanism. This structure increases the weapon’s reliability and durability while ensuring effective performance under diverse environmental conditions. In addition, its telescopic stock and ergonomic design offer the user a comfortable experience. ### **Comparative Analysis** The MMT demonstrates superior characteristics in terms of weight and rate of fire when compared with existing machine guns: **M60:** 10.5 kg weight, 600 rounds/min rate of fire **PKM:** 8.4 kg weight, 650 rounds/min rate of fire **MMT:** 8 kg weight, 750 rounds/min rate of fire These figures indicate that the MMT is lighter and features a higher rate of fire than its counterparts. [YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56ZkZQTIKHk) *Firing with the MMT (Youtube)* ### **Inventory Status and Usage** The MMT is actively used by the Turkish Armed Forces and plays an effective role in cross-border operations as well as internal security missions. Additionally, according to statements made by MKE, the MMT is capable of firing more than 400 rounds continuously without interruption—an impressive feature that highlights its reliability and performance on the battlefield. ## Academic Sources and References 1. MKE. "MMT Modern Machine Gun." Accessed May 8, 2025. https://www.mke.gov.tr/Urunler/MMT-Modern-Makineli-Tufek/28MKE USA. "MMT Modern Machine Gun." Accessed May 8, 2025. https://www.mkeusa.com/en-US/catalogue/small-caliber/mmt-modern-machine-gun/23/2335Turkish Defence Agency. "(MMT) Modern Machine Gun." Accessed May 8, 2025. https://tdefenceagency.com/mmt-modern-makineli-tufek/Modern Firearms. "7.62x51mm MMT General Purpose Machine Gun (Turkey)." Accessed May 8, 2025. https://modernfirearms.net/en/machineguns/turkey-machineguns/mmt-2/YouTube. "Over 400 Rounds Fired Continuously with MKE MMT #strongertogether." Accessed May 8, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56ZkZQTIKHk ## Related Articles - [Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird](//detay/lockheed-sr-71-blackbird-677c2/llms.txt) - [KAI KF-21 Boramae](//detay/kai-kf-21-boramae-9d6b6/llms.txt) - [BMC Amazon](//detay/bmc-amazon-9e73a/llms.txt) - [KN-12 Multi-Caliber Expert Sniper Rifle](//detay/kn-12-multi-caliber-expert-sniper-rifle-44c86/llms.txt)