The Lusa is a compact 9×19mm Parabellum submachine gun developed by INDEP of Portugal in 1983. Its name is derived from Lusitania, which was the Roman name for the Iberian region that covers present day central and southern Portugal and part of Spain.

Jun 9, 2021 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the LUSA (Lusitania) Submachine Gun (SMG) including pictures.

It includes Submachine guns (SMG), Machine pistols (MP), Personal defense weapon systems (PDW), and "compact submachine gun-like weapons" not easily categorized. Weapons may fit in more than one category.

A compact submachine gun shape was then developed and this was the LUSA - named after the ancient Roman territory "Lusitania" located within the borders of modern Portugal. The weapon was manufactured in 1983 by INDEP (Industrias Nacionas de Defesa, EP).

Feb 13, 2025 · The LUSA submachine gun, developed by Portugal’s INDEP in 1983, blended design elements from the HK MP5 and Uzi. Though utilizing the MP5’s trigger housing, it simplified the internals with a straight blowback action and welded bolt/carrier unit.

A MP5 clone In 1983, the LUSA-A2 SMG was developed by INDEP Industries of Portugal who, at the time, was manufacturing under license from H&K, the HK21 and the HK G3. Improvements and...

LUSA A1 (1983) two models – nut secured barrel & Fixed barrel with perforated jacket; 1991 LUSA A2 improved manufacture, lighter and more compact and modified specs. 10-, 18, or 28-round straight, detachable box magazines. 9mm Indep Lusa Sub Machine Gun (Portugal – commercial) A relatively recent design chambered for the 9mm Parabellum ...

The Lusa is a compact 9×19mm Parabellum submachine gun developed by INDEP of Portugal in 1983. Its name is derived from Lusitania, which was the Roman name for the Iberian region that covers present day central and southern Portugal and part of Spain.

Submetralhadora Lusa, ou se preferirem a pistola-metralhadora Lusa, foi um projecto desenvolvido pela Industria Nacional de Defesa EP, com vista a substituir as antigas FBP. O projecto custou 15 milhões de euros e em Novembro de 1987 foi apresentada ao publico na I Exposição Internacional de Defesa, realizada em Alcochete.

Deactivated LUSA A2 SMG manufactured by INDEP industries of Portugal under license from Heckler & Koch. The similarities of the trigger group when compared to the HK G3 are fairly obvious. However, this LUSA not only has selective fire capability, but also a …