UZI submachine gun

The Uzi was one of the first guns that had a telescopic bolt design. It was produced in 1954 and was used as a personal defense weapon in many wars and was exported to over 90 countries.

Specifications

Weapon type:Submachine gun
Weight:3.5 kg (7.72 lb)
Calibre & cartridge:9x19mm Parabellum
.22 LR
.45 ACP
.41 AE
9×21mm IMI
Effective range:200 m
Rate of fire:600 rounds/min
Designed:1950
Designer:Uziel Gal
Manufacturer:Israel Military Industries, Israel Weapon Industries, Norinco...
Number built:10,000,000+
Action:Blowback, open bolt
In service:1954–present
Muzzle velocity:400 m/s (1,300 ft/s)