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The Minebea MP-9 submachine gun was developed by Japanese Minebea Co. It has been adopted by the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces (JGSDF) in the early 1990s. It replaced the ageing M3 submachine gun in service with the JGSDF. This weapon is mainly issued by non frontline troops and support units, also by vehicle drivers, tank and artillery crews as a personal defense weapon. This submachine gun is also used by airbase guard units and is carried on warships and submarines. It is also employed by special operations forces. Japan is the only operator of this submachine gun, as this country laws do not allow to export military equipment. It seems that currently this submachine gun is no longer produced. Some sources suggest, that JGSDF is looking to replace this weapon with new high-performance SMG and the MP-9 is due to be phased out.

The Minebea MP-9 is a license-produced version, based on the IMI Mini Uzi. Back in the early 1990s the Uzi was highly regarded as a great weapon. The most significant difference is that the MP-9 has got an additional grip under the barrel. The MP-9 is an open bolt, blowback operated, selective fire weapon. This SMG is chambered for 9x19 mm round. This weapon is simple in design and technology.

This submachine gun is fitted with manual safety switch, which is also a fire mode selector. It has single shots and full-auto modes. Early production models had wooden furniture, however later it was replaced by a polymer furniture.

Magazine is housed in the pistol handle. This feature makes weapon shorter and reloading becomes more intuitive. The MP-9 is fed from 25 round box-type magazines.

The Minebea MP-9 SMG is fitted with additional front grip, however it lacks shoulder stock. Though some sources report that this weapon can be modified to have a foldable stock. The lack of a stock is a significant drawback as it limits firing accuracy, especially in fully automatic mode. Range of effective fire is around 50-100 meters. Though, the weapon is not particularly accurate.

This submachine gun comes with a flash hider and is compatible with silencers.

Country of origin Japan
Entered service Early 1990s
Caliber 9x19 mm
Weight (unloaded) 2.8 kg
Length 399 mm
Length (with folded stock) -
Barrel length 120 mm
Muzzle velocity ?
Cyclic rate of fire 1 100 rpm
Practical rate of fire 30 - 100 rpm
Magazine capacity 25 rounds
Sighting range ?
Range of effective fire 50 - 100 m

Description
Link for Information and Image: www.military-today.com/firearm…

Website: www.military-today.com/index.h…

The Minebea MP-9 submachine gun was developed by Japanese Minebea Co. It has been adopted by the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces (JGSDF) in the early 1990s. It replaced the ageing M3 submachine gun in service with the JGSDF. This weapon is mainly issued by non frontline troops and support units, also by vehicle drivers, tank and artillery crews as a personal defense weapon. This submachine gun is also used by airbase guard units and is carried on warships and submarines. It is also employed by special operations forces. Japan is the only operator of this submachine gun, as this country laws do not allow to export military equipment. It seems that currently this submachine gun is no longer produced. Some sources suggest, that JGSDF is looking to replace this weapon with new high-performance SMG and the MP-9 is due to be phased out.

The Minebea MP-9 is a license-produced version, based on the IMI Mini Uzi. Back in the early 1990s the Uzi was highly regarded as a great weapon. The most significant difference is that the MP-9 has got an additional grip under the barrel. The MP-9 is an open bolt, blowback operated, selective fire weapon. This SMG is chambered for 9x19 mm round. This weapon is simple in design and technology.

This submachine gun is fitted with manual safety switch, which is also a fire mode selector. It has single shots and full-auto modes. Early production models had wooden furniture, however later it was replaced by a polymer furniture.

Magazine is housed in the pistol handle. This feature makes weapon shorter and reloading becomes more intuitive. The MP-9 is fed from 25 round box-type magazines.

The Minebea MP-9 SMG is fitted with additional front grip, however it lacks shoulder stock. Though some sources report that this weapon can be modified to have a foldable stock. The lack of a stock is a significant drawback as it limits firing accuracy, especially in fully automatic mode. Range of effective fire is around 50-100 meters. Though, the weapon is not particularly accurate.

This submachine gun comes with a flash hider and is compatible with silencers.

Country of origin Japan
Entered service Early 1990s
Caliber 9x19 mm
Weight (unloaded) 2.8 kg
Length 399 mm
Length (with folded stock) -
Barrel length 120 mm
Muzzle velocity ?
Cyclic rate of fire 1 100 rpm
Practical rate of fire 30 - 100 rpm
Magazine capacity 25 rounds
Sighting range ?
Range of effective fire 50 - 100 m