The
Pistol Mitraliera model 1996 RATMIL (
RATMIL model 96) is a blowback operated, folding stock
submachine gun chambered in 9mm Luger used by the Romanian gendarmes. Initially developed as the
9mm PM md. 96, the developer's name, back then RATMIL, was added to the name, in order to distinguish it from the Assault SMG, also called PM md. 96.
| Pistol Mitralieră model 1996 RATMIL |
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| Type | Submachine gun |
| Place of origin | Romania |
| Service history |
| In service | 1996-present |
| Used by | Romania |
| Production history |
| Designer | RATMIL |
| Designed | 1996 |
| Manufacturer | RomArm via Uzinele Mecanice Cugir |
| Produced | 1996-present |
| Specifications |
| Weight | 2.7 kg (5.95 lb) empty / 3.1 kg (6.83 lb) with loaded magazine |
| Length | 650 mm (25.6 in) stock extended / 427 mm (16.8 in) stock folded |
| Barrel length | 180 mm (7.1 in) |
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| Cartridge | 9x19mm NATO |
| Action | blowback, selective fire |
| Rate of fire | 800-900 rounds/min |
| Feed system | 30-round box magazine |
| Sights | rear sight adjustable for 50; 100 m |
