| Taurus SMT | |
|---|---|
 Taurus SMT9 with a vertical foregrip | |
| Type | Submachine gun |
| Place of origin | Brazil |
| Service history | |
| Wars | Armed conflict for control of the favelas1 |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2011 |
| Manufacturer | Taurus Armas |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | SMT9 and SMT40: 3,350 kg (unloaded) 3,550 kg (loaded) CT G2: 3, 800 kg (unloaded) 4,200 kg (loaded) |
| Length | SMT9 and SMT40: 475 mm (stock folded) 681–760 mm (stock extended CT G2: 800 mm |
| Barrel length | 200 mm (SMT9) 406 mm (CT G2) |
| Caliber | 9×19mm Parabellum (SMT9) .40 S&W (SMT40) .45 ACP (CT45 G2) |
| Action | Blowback, closed bolt |
| Rate of fire | 750 (±50) rounds/min |
| Feed system | 10-, 15-, or 30-round box magazines |
| Sights | Iron sights adjustable for elevation and laterality, or Picatinny rail for various optics |
The Taurus SMT is a submachine gun manufactured by Taurus Firearms, chambered in either 9×19mm Parabellum (SMT9) or .40 S&W (SMT40).
History
The Taurus SMT was reported to be in development in 2010 when Taurus announced that it was developing a new submachine gun.2
The Taurus SMT was later introduced in early 2011, under the designation MT G2.3
Variants
SMT9
The Taurus SMT9 is the configuration chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge.
SMT9C
The Taurus SMT9C is a compact variant with a 165 mm (6.5 in) barrel length.4
SMT40
The Taurus SMT40 is the configuration chambered in .40 S&W cartridge.
CT9 G2
The Taurus CT9 G2 is a semi-automatic only pistol-caliber carbine variant of the SMT9 (MT9 G2) intended for the civilian and security markets. It was first announced at the 2011 SHOT Show.5
CTT40
The Taurus CTT40 is a semi-automatic only variant of the SMT40.
Derivatives
T9
The Taurus T9 is chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum and features a 5.5-inch barrel. It was adopted by the Indian Army. 550 units were ordered and will be manufactured in India by Jindal Defence through transfer of technology.6
RPC9
The Taurus RPC9 was unveiled at IWA 2025, it features a roller locked bolt system and chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum.
Users
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Air Force: SMT9C variant used by the Ground Specialized Unit (41 Squadron).
Bangladesh Police: Special Security and Protection Battalion (SPBN) uses the SMT9C variant.7
Brazil
- Brazilian Army: SMT9 variant used by the Brazilian Army.4
- Law enforcement in Brazil: SMT40 variant used by the Brazilian Law enforcement.4
China2
El Salvador2
Lebanon2
Republika Srpska: Police of Republika Srpska
Sri Lanka: used by Sri Lanka Army Commando Regiment
References
References
- Olive, Ronaldo (2017-10-04). "Recent images of Rio's drug war". The Firearm Blog. Archived from the original on 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2025-09-21.
- https://tecnodefesa.com.br/submetralhadora-smt9-a-aposta-da-taurus/
- "Taurus MT9 G2 MT40 G2". Modern Firearms. 2011-05-18. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- Olive, Ronaldo (2017-11-30). "Taurus SMT9 and SMT40 SMGs: walking alone". thefirearmblog.com. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
- "DefesaNet - LAAD 2011 - TAURUS na LAAD 2011". www.defesanet.com.br. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
- "Indigenisation of Indian defence sector gets a 1,100-gun boost". News9live. 2025-06-07. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- Olive, Ronaldo (2017-03-03). "Bangladesh Police with Taurus SMGs". thefirearmblog.com. Retrieved 2026-04-15.