Pindad SS4
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| origin = Indonesia
| type = Battle rifle
| is_ranged = Yes
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| designer = PT Pindad
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| manufacturer = PT Pindad
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| production_date = TBA
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| weight = 3,4 kg (loaded)
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| cartridge = 7.62×51mm NATO
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| action = Gas-operated, rotating bolt
| rate = 750 rpm
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| range = 300-600m
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| feed = 15-round box magazine, 30-round box magazine
| sights = Iron sights, but optical sights are possible with the Picatinny rail provision.
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The SS4 (short for Indonesian: Senapan Serbu 4, "Assault Rifle 4") is a battle rifle being developed by PT Pindad.
Design
The new rifle will use 7.62×51mm NATO round, have an adjustable buttstock unlike the other SS series which have fixed elevated buttstock, an adjustable iron sights, a tripod might become a permanent accessory.
Though the name bore the series name the SS (Senapan Serbu) meaning Assault Rifle it is actually a Battle Rifle (Senapan Tempur in Indonesian) which have an effective range up to 300–600 meters. PT Pindad promises that the new rifle will have three variant:
- Riflemen variant will have an effective range up to 100-300 meter.
- Marksmen variant will have an effective range up to 300-600 meter.
- Sniper variant will have an effective range up to 600-1000 meter.
See also
References
- Commando Magazine 2011, volume VII, edition no. 1
Category:7.62×51mm NATO battle rifles
Category:Post–Cold War military equipment of Indonesia
Category:Firearms of Indonesia
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