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The OTs-02 Kiparis (Cyrillic: ОЦ-02 Кипарис, meaning "cypress"), also known as the TKB-0217 Lavina, is a submachine gun designed by TsKIB SOO. It was initially designed in 1972 but only put into service 19 years later.

History[]

Originally designed in 1972, the gun was only put into service 19 years later. It was primarily intended for internal security and police units.

Design Details[]

The Kiparis is a blowback-operated submachine gun of a conventional design. The receiver is made of pressed steel with a synthetic plastic grip, and has a rudimentary steel skeletonized stock. This stock folds up and over the receiver. The Kiparis also is able to accommodate a laser pointer or red dot sight which can be clipped forward of the magazine housing.

Variants[]

OTs-02 Kiparis

The standard variant of the SMG.

OTs-02-1

The same SMG, but with an integrated suppressor.

GMS-700

A lesser known version of the Kiparis, which is a non-lethal gas pistol for private agencies. Only thirty were ever made.

References[]

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