Introduction to Turkish Armed Forces/Jandarma Weapons:
Firearms use has been a common motif within Turkey’s martial history. From the use of Orban’s cannon designs commissioned by Mehmed II and used during the siege of Constantinople, to the Ottoman Janissaries wielding muskets, Turkish armies never shied away from gun usage.
Economic ties with Germany which strengthened during the Ottoman era just before the onset of the Great War meant military trade between the two countries. Ottoman-era Mauser 1893s, Turkish made made G3s, to HK416A5s used today are a testament to the major German influence on Turkish firearms.
As a matter of fact, many weapons in Turkey’s arsenal, such as the HK33, G3, and the MG3, are licensed by their respective companies in Germany to produce domestically. Turkey’s clearly German inventory of service weapons reflects the close economic ties between the two nations.
While not a fully comprehensive list, this will serve to showcase most of the weapons in Turkish military and Gendarmerie service.
Turkish Armed Forces/Jandarma Rifles:
MKE G3A3
Notes:
Standard issue rifle for Gendarmerie and land forces, being phased out by MPT-76, MPT-55s, and KCR556 rifles.
G3A4 telescoping stock variants also in use.
Note MKE produced polymer magazine, 3D printed airsoft schematics for LCT and JG G3s exist.
Suggested Airsoft Replicas:
-LCT G3
-JG G3
MKE HK33E A3
Notes:
Issued to infantry commandos, airborne units, units sent to foreign deployments, and is the Gendarmerie standard issue rifle.
HK33E A2 fixed stock also sees use.
Suggested Airsoft Replicas:
-LCT HK33
MPT-76
Notes:
Gradually replacing the G3 and HK33 series of rifles for the armed forces and Jandarma
MPT-55
Notes:
5.56 x 45mm variant of the MPT-76. Infantry commandos are currently the most frequent users.
Kalekalip KCR556
Notes:
Sees frequent use with special Jandarma JÖAK-JOPER units
HK 416A5
Notes:
Exclusively used by the Özel Kuvvetler Komutanlığı Army SF unit, in the factory green brown color scheme
Suggested Airsoft Replicas:
-Umarex HK416A5
Colt M4A1
Notes:
Turkish Navy SAS EOD are the most frequent users
Suggested Airsoft Replicas:
-Any M4A1 w/ KAC 7 in. RIS, 14.5” barrel
TAF/Jandarma Sidearms:
Canik TP9SF Elite-S
Notes:
This particular Canik variant is distributed to Turkish military units and Jandarma through a major contract in 2018
Sarsılmaz SAR9
Notes:
Also distributed alongside the Canik TP9 handgun through a substantial 2018 contract
Suggested Airsoft Replicas:
-ICS Sarslimaz SAR9
Glock 17
Notes:
Sometimes purchased at the unit or personal level by Gendarmerie units
Suitable Airsoft Replicas:
-EF, TM, WE, etc G17
Glock 19
Notes:
Also privately purchased by Gendarmerie
Suitable Airsoft Replicas:
-EF, TM, WE, etc G19
Kılınç 2000
Notes:
Based on the CZ-75 and issued to conventional army units and Jandarma
Suggested Airsoft Replicas:
-KWA CZ75
-ASG CZ75
Yavuz 16
Notes:
Was the primary service handgun before the Canik and Sarslimaz striker fired pistols’ introduction.
Suggested Airsoft Replicas:
-TM, KWA, WE etc M9 or 92FS
HK USP Tactical
Notes:
Exclusively used by ÖKK special forces
Suggested Airsoft Replicas:
-TM, Umarex USP
Sig Sauer P229
Notes:
Issued to Army SF units and Navy SAT
TAF/Jandarma Light Machine Guns:
MKE MG3
Notes:
Standard issue machine gun, often mounted in fixed defensive positions
Suggested Airsoft Replicas:
-A&K MG42
-G&G MG42
HK21
Notes:
Secondary machine gun of the Turkish armed forces
PKM
Notes:
Utilized by Jandarma and some infantry commando units
Suggested Airsoft Replicas:
-A&K PKM
FN Minimi
Notes:
Special forces standard issue machine gun
Suggested Airsoft Replicas:
-A&K FN Minimi
TAF/Jandarma Submachine Guns:
MKE MP5A3
Notes:
In use with police units, naval infantry, Navy SAT SF, and Jandarma
Suggested Airsoft Replicas:
-Umarex MP5A3
-TM MP5A3
FN P90
Notes:
In the hands of Jandarma JÖAK-JOPER units
Suggested Airsofr Replicas:
-TM P90
-Cybergun P90
Sarslımaz SAR 109T
Notes:
In use with some naval infantry units and Jandarma
TAF/Jandarma Marksman Rifles:
JNG-90
Notes:
Standard marksman rifle for all of Turkish armed forces and Jandarma
KAC M110 SASS
Notes:
Issued to ÖKK special forces marksmen
Suggested Airsoft Replicas:
-Matrix SR-25 in Tan
-Ares KAC licensed M110
Remington MSR
Notes:
Standard issue for Army SF ÖKK snipers
Suggested Airsoft Replicas:
-Any lookalike that is not the Ares MSR
McMillan Tac-50
Notes:
Army SF ÖKK and Turkish Navy SAT utilize these rifles
CheyTac M200
Notes:
-Have fun carrying this around, FaZe Clan 360 yy trickshot across the map quickscoper
-In use with Army SF ÖKK snipers
Suggested Airsoft Replicas:
-If one insists, any airsoft replica on the market
SVD
Notes:
Sees some use with Jandarma snipers
SVDS variants also seen
May not be approved for certain milsim events due to IFF
Suggested Airsoft Replicas:
-E&L SVD
Barrett M107
Notes:
Issued rifle for SAS EOD teams
Suggested Airsoft Replicas:
-6mmProShop M82