Engineering:Pindad SS3

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Pindad SS3
Pindad SS3 with Silencer.jpg
Pindad SS3 with ACOG scope and suppressor.
TypeBattle rifle, Designated marksman rifle
Place of originIndonesia
Service history
Used bySee Users
Production history
DesignerPindad
ManufacturerPindad
Produced2016–present
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Mass
  • 5.3 kg (empty)[1]
Length1080-1150 mm (With buttstock extended), 836 mm (With buttstock retracted)
Barrel length500mm

Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO
Calibre7.62mm
ActionGas-Operated, long stroke piston, rotating bolt
Rate of fire720-760 rpm
Effective firing range400 (iron sights) , 800 m (optical sights)
Feed systemVarious STANAG magazines.
SightsIron sights, optical sights are possible with the Picatinny rail provision.

The SS3 (short for Indonesian: Senapan Serbu 3, "Assault Rifle 3") is 7.62 mm version of the in-service Pindad SS2 assault rifle. Pindad designed SS3 as a designated marksman rifle for use in assault teams that require a high level of accuracy.

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]

Design

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

  • Pindad SS1
  • Pindad SS2

References

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