MKEK

About

MKEK (short for Makina ve Kimya Endüstrisi, "Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation") is a Turkish defense company founded by the Turkish government, albeit privatized in 2021. Tracing its origins to a cannon foundry founded by the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century, it is one of the main equipment providers for the Turkish Armed Forces, with their products ranging from ammo, RPG-7 warheads and even guns. While most of the products were licensed, like the G3 and HK33 rifles supplied to the Turkish Army, it recently has been developing more original designs. In addition to defense equipment, MKEK also produces a number of products for civilian industries, such as metal alloys, electronics, and personal protective equipment such as gas masks and respirators.

Information

Full Name: Makina ve Kimya Endüstrisi Kumuru (Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation)

Founded: 1950

Country: Türkiye

Guns

Pistols

Weapon	Caliber(s)	Capacity	Produced
MKE AP5	9x19 Parabellum	10	????-Present
MKE AP5-M	9x19 Parabellum	10	????-Present
MKE AP5-P	9x19 Parabellum	10	????-Present

SMG

Weapon	Caliber(s)	Capacity	Produced
MKE MP5 A2	9x19 Parabellum	30	????-Present
MKE MP5 A3	9x19 Parabellum	30	????-Present
MKE MP5 MPS A2	9x19 Parabellum	30	????-Present
MKE MP5 MPS A3	9x19 Parabellum	30	????-Present
MKE MP5K	9x19 Parabellum	30	????-Present

Shotguns

Weapon	Caliber(s)	Capacity	Produced	Variants	Image
MKE TSG-SA1	12 gauge	5+1	????-Present

Rifles

Weapon	Caliber(s)	Capacity	Produced	Variants
MPT-76	7.62x51mm NATO, 5.56x45mm NATO	20	2015-present	MPT-55 (prototypes)
MKE G3	7.62x51mm NATO	20	????-Present
MKE HK33 E	5.56x45mm NATO	30	????-Present
MKE MPT-55	5.56x45mm NATO	30	????-Present