MIC Uirapuru

General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG)

Brazil | 1977

"The MIC Uirapuru general purpose machine gun received a second life of sorts when it was accepted into service with the Brazilian Army"

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Left side view of the MIC Uirapuru general purpose machine gun on its tripod mounting

Originally rejected by the Brazilian Army, the Uirapuru received a second life in 1976 after refinements were imposed. The weapon was an initial design as put together by members of the Brazilian Army's engineering institute with one of the original members later tabbed to continue the development and make several key changes in making the weapon system serviceable by Brazilian Army standards.

Classified as a general purpose machine gun, the system can be vehicle (including armor in the coaxial role), sea-going vessels or aircraft-mounted as well as part of an infantry squad in the support firing role. The Uirapuru fires the 5.56x51mm NATO standard cartridge from a belt fed ammunition system of varying lengths. The barrel offers a quick change system and a flash suppressor as well as a handy bipod and wooden butt for supportive fire. An optional tripod is also available for the sustained fire role as is an awkwardly-angled carrying handle for increased portability.

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Physical
The physical qualities of the MIC Uirapuru. Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.

1,300 mm
51.18 in
O/A Length

600 mm
23.62 in
Barrel Length

28.66 lb
13.00 kg
Weight

Gas Operated; Automatic Fire Only
Action

7.62x51mm NATO
Caliber(s)

Various; Metal-Link Belt Fed
Feed

Iron
Sights

Performance
Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the MIC Uirapuru. Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.

4,593 ft
1,399.9 m | 1,531.0 yds
Max.Eff.Range

700
Rounds-Per-Minute
Rate-of-Fire

2,788 ft/sec
850 m/sec
Muzzle Velocity

Variants
Notable series variants as part of the MIC Uirapuru General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) family line.

Uirapuru - Base Production Model Designation

Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the MIC Uirapuru. Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national small arms listing.

Contractor(s): Mekanika Industria e Comercio Ltda (MIC) - Brazil

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Left side view of the MIC Uirapuru general purpose machine gun on its tripod mounting

Design Qualities
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FIRE SUPPORT

Recognition
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Going Further...
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