SAS Weapons - MP5

The MP5 is a compact 9mm sub machine gun in use by the Regiment since the late 70s. The MP5A3 variant, with a collapsible stock is ideal for close quarters combat and was the weapon carried by the majority of the troopers involved in Operation Nimrod. The 9mm round fired by the MP5 is preferred in hostage rescue scenarios as it is less likely to pass through the target (or walls) and strike a hostage.

The SAS also uses a cut-down version of the MP5, with a shortened barrel and without stock, called the MP5k. The MP5k is small enough to be concealed beneath a jacket, making it ideal for undercover work as well as for close protection duties.

A further variant of the weapon, the MP5SD, with an integrated suppressor, is used for dealing with sentries or any other threat that needs to be neutralised quietly. When used with sub-sonic ammunition, the MP5SD is extremely quiet.

MP5A3	MP5K	MPSD

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