MKE continues to develop critical defence systems in line with the of the Turkish Armed Forces in the field. Under a joint project carried out with the Secretariat of Defence Industries of Turkiye, the firm’s MMT-76 (7.62 x 51mm NATO) light machine gun, which successfully completed its ground qualification trials in 2025, has now passed its aerial qualification tests for helicopter use with a 100% success rate.
Having already earned readiness for serial production by passing 40 different NATO standard tests, the MMT-76 delivered outstanding performance in helicoptervibration simulation, reliability and durability, low- and high-temperature, and air-to-ground firing trials, qualifying it for use as a door gun on general-purpose helicopters.
With this achievement, the MMT-76 has become a truly multi-role weapon system, capable of serving both as an infantry-type light machine gun and aboard helicopter platforms.
Stands Out For Its High Firepower, Lightweight
Thanks to its high reliability, durability and performance under demanding environmental conditions, the MMT-76 will further strengthen Turkish allied and friendly armed forces on the field. Weighing 8.0 kilogrammes with an effective range of 1,000 metres, the light machine gun delivers an uninterrupted rate of fire of 750 rounds per minute, making a significant contribution to the operational capability of the military personnel.
Distinguished by its high firepower and durability, the MMT-76 also stands out for being lighter than its NATO-standard counterparts. Featuring a gas-piston operating system and a rotating bolt locking mechanism, MKE’s Modern Machine Gun, as it is also known, can be used effectively across a wide range of environments and rough climatic conditions. With a six-position adjustable (telescopic) stock and an ergonomic design offering user comfort, the MMT-76’s ammunition is also produced at MKE facilities.
Here’s a YouTube video of the MKE MMT-76: https://youtu.be/8FYKAUDvCrQ?si=xvSAAOKGRM0OXjqR .
