During a live demonstration at ISDEF 2019, the International Defense and Security Exhibition in Tel Aviv, Israel, the Company Emtan presents its MZ-9 series automatic rifle in 5" and 7" barrel. EMTAN is an Israeli manufacturer of small arms with over 40 years of experience and knowledge.

Company EMTAN presents its automatic rifle MZ-9 7" barrel version during a live demonstration at ISDEF 2019, International Defense and Security Exhibition in Tel Aviv, Israel. (Picture source Army Recognition)

EMTAN manufacture the MZ Rifle family: MZ-4, MZ-9, MZ-15, MZ-47, MZ-300 and other models. Based on the known AR15, EMTAN’s small arms are designed and manufactured according to MIL-SPEC to suit the utmost requirements of any army or police force.

EMTAN’s implementation of its innovative and R&D based materials and processing technologies, and its using the most updated CNC machinery, result in a rifle that is more reliable, more accurate and more ergonomic than the standard issued rifles used by arm forces.

The MZ 9 5¨ is an extremely compact and lightweight modern SMG and feature a short 5” barrel that offers a balanced combination between accuracy and operation in confined spaces (CQB) or as a tactical rappelling weapon.

The MZ 9 7¨ is a modern SMG (Sub-Machine gun) and feature a longer 7” barrel that offers an improved accuracy and muzzle velocity while still keeping an overall short weapon length for operation in confined (CQB) spaces or as a tactical rappelling weapon.

The MZ-9 5" and 7" are chambered in 9x19mm NATO caliber. The MZ-9 5” has a total weight of 2.75 kg, while 7” barrel version has a weight of 2.85 kg, without magazine. Both can use polymer magazine of 10, 20 or 30 rounds.

The MZ-9 is intended for the use of Special Forces, VIP Protection and SWAT units as a main or secondary weapon.

The MZ-9 is supplied with four Picatinny accessory rails as standard and can be fitted with fully ambidextrous controls.

EMTAN MZ-9 5" barrel version at ISDEF 2019. May 6, 2019 (Picture source Army Recognition)