Pindad SS3
The SS3 (short for Indonesian: Senapan Serbu 3, "Assault Rifle 3") is a 7.62 mm version of the in-service Pindad SS2 assault rifle. Pindad designed the SS3 as a designated marksman rifle for use in assault teams that require a high level of accuracy.
| Pindad SS3 | |
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 Pindad SS3 with ACOG scope and suppressor. | |
| Type | Battle rifle, Designated marksman rifle |
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Pindad |
| Manufacturer | Pindad |
| Produced | 2016–present |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass |
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| Length | 1080-1150 mm (With buttstock extended), 836 mm (With buttstock retracted) |
| Barrel length | 500 mm |
| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Caliber | 7.62 mm |
| Action | Gas-Operated, long stroke piston, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 720-760 rpm |
| Effective firing range | 400 m (iron sights), 800 m (optical sights) |
| Feed system | Various STANAG magazines. |
| Sights | Iron sights, optical sights are possible with the Picatinny rail provision. |
The SS3 was exhibited at Indo Defence 2016.[2]
History
The prototype was first unveiled at Indo Defence 2014, where it was shown with a fire selector with safe, single and full auto modes.[3]
Variants
Pindad officials announced that the SS3 will be available in three variants: standard, commando and long barrel (the latter for marksmen), with a listed range of 950m.[2]
Users
Potential users
Indonesia: Indonesian Army Special Force (Kopassus) was assessing the SS3 for potential service.[2]
See also
References
- "4 SENJATA TERBARU PINDAD 2016 (FULL FOTO DAN SPESIFIKASI)" (in Indonesian). lancercell.com. Retrieved 2018-01-13.
- "Indo Defence 2016: Small arms revolution". shephardmedia.com. Archived from the original on 2016-10-28. Retrieved 2018-01-13.
- https://www.armyrecognition.com/indodefence_2014_official_show_daily_news_coverage/pindad_unveils_new_assault_rifle_prototype_ssx_7.62mm_at_indodefence_2014.html
External links
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