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[Zarvan]

probably conscripted gendarmerie mountain commando unit

Why they use G 3 for commandos

 

[Neptune]

Why they use G 3 for commandos

It's a very old photo. At least 5 years. The weapon is a G3A7. Currently they are replaced with H&K-33E and T-50. But Mehmetçik-1's mass production had started about 2 months ago. Soon they'll be entirely replaced this year.

 

[Bismarck]

It's a very old photo. At least 5 years. The weapon is a G3A7. Currently they are replaced with H&K-33E and T-50. But Mehmetçik-1's mass production had started about 2 months ago. Soon they'll be entirely replaced this year.

If mass production started 2 ago, their must be pictures of them. Where are they?

 

[Hakan]

The mehmetcik 1 is b.s we don't even know what it looks like. There are different rifles that everyone says is the new rifle. This crap has been going on for years. I want to see some footage and some details about tests.

 

[Bismarck]

Their are two different calibres (5mm and 7mm), called M-1 and M-2. Can you confirm that?

 

[Baykuş]

Their are two different calibres (5mm and 7mm), called M-1 and M-2. Can you confirm that?

5.56 mm & 7.62 mm, I think they are still being evaluated against each other. Don't know about any serial production yet.

 

[Bismarck]

5.56 mm & 7.62 mm, I think they are still being evaluated against each other. Don't know about any serial production yet.

Evaluated against each other? Strange. Two types makes more sense. @Neptune said serial production started 2 month ago. Even nuclear plants are not so secret. hahahaha

 

[mehmet75]

Because , first bach of mpt is for line calibration and limited production (200 rifles). massive production will begin after calibration , might be in second half of the year.

 

[Bismarck]

Because , first bach of mpt is for line calibration and limited production (200 rifles). massive production will begin after calibration , might be in second half of the year.

You need 6 month for calibration a rifle? Ooookaayyyy...........?!

 

[Hakan]

You need 6 month for calibration a rifle? Ooookaayyyy...........?!

Maybe he meant testing?

 

[Neptune]

You need 6 month for calibration a rifle? Ooookaayyyy...........?!

standard nato doctrines, same for germany.

When you make a weapon (from assault rifles to awacs, fighters, tanks...etc.) for your military.

1- Prototype test by manufacturer

2- Mass production starts, tested by manufacturer again.

3- Qualification tests, done by military.

4- Acceptance tests, done by military again

This is why it almost takes a year for a NATO country to adopt a system/platform/weapon. Tests are highly important. This is one of few solid reasons why western weapons are far better. It takes 2 months for China to accept a rifle.

 

[Bismarck]

standard nato doctrines, same for germany.

When you make a weapon (from assault rifles to awacs, fighters, tanks...etc.) for your military.

1- Prototype test by manufacturer

2- Mass production starts, tested by manufacturer again.

3- Qualification tests, done by military.

4- Acceptance tests, done by military again

This is why it almost takes a year for a NATO country to adopt a system/platform/weapon. Tests are highly important. This is one of few solid reasons why western weapons are far better. It takes 2 months for China to accept a rifle.

Of course, but we talk about a rifle that was shown in 2008. Many time.

 

[mehmet75]

The test i mentioned is not about the rifle. rifle tests are complited and it is ready. Calibration test is about serial production line.

 

[Targon]

@Neptune

Seriously what its looks like ? do we know anything about it ?

MKEK sucks, really one of the least trustworty companies, its needs a reform, or a private company againts it.

 

[-SINAN-]

@Neptune

Seriously what its looks like ? do we know anything about it ?

MKEK sucks, really one of the least trustworty companies, its needs a reform, or a private company againts it.

MKEK needs to be privatized.