Pindad unveils new assault rifle prototype SSx 7.62mm at IndoDefence 2014

[Zarvan]

Pindad unveils new assault rifle prototype SSx 7.62mm at IndoDefence 2014
At IndoDefence 2014 in Jakarta, Indonesia-based company Pindad is increasing its assault rifles range by officially showing for the first time a new SS variant, the SSx 7.62mm. This rifle is part of PT Pindad focus and long effort to develop its own weapon with a bigger caliber to fulfil new challenges as required by its users.

Pindad SSx 7.62 mm assault rifle prototype at IndoDefence 2014

PT Pindad has initally successfully produced its series of assault rifles e.g. SS1 and SS2 with 5.56 mm caliber. This new prototype is a commitment of PT Pindad management to support both of its domestic end-users within Indonesian National Armed Forces as well as global customer demand.


The SSx is a 7.62x51 mm caliber gun, of which barrel measures 510 mm. It can be used with three firing modes: single shot, full automatic and safe modes. The SSx uses MU 2 Tj ammunition, allowing an effective range of 950m. The future Pindad's 7.62 mm assault rifle has optical sight and flip up sight, and can be used with a tripod.
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Guys if it passes the test it can be another easy option for us along with Turkish MPT-76, if we decide to replace G3.

 

[Kompromat]

This is just an AR frame chambered in 7.62mm cartridge and it's no rocket science if we wish to develop our own.

FN-SCAR is the only rifle so far which broke new ground on design and functionality. I'd want us to replace G3s with SCAR H, if importing a license is what's required.

If they want to go ahead with an AR frame, we better develop one ourselves.

 

[Zarvan]

This is just an AR frame chambered in 7.62mm cartridge and it's no rocket science if we wish to develop our own.

FN-SCAR is the only rifle so far which broke new ground on design and functionality. I'd want us to replace G3s with SCAR H, if importing a license is what's required.

If they want to go ahead with an AR frame, we better develop one ourselves.

Still a great Gun and a good option although I fully agree FN SCAR is the best option but if not that than it would be easy to get either this or MPT-76 than from Germany you know Human Rights Crap.

 

[Arsalan]

Forget FN SCAR, we wont be getting that in number such as to replace the current G3 as standard issue. That will be way too expensive. At this time the best that can happen is that we take some design help/inputs for Turkey or Germans and make one for our Self. other that that, PA looks set to be sticking to G3 for years.

the 3 fire burst mode is something that the G3 seriously lack, specially in today's urban warfare scenario. There is option of replacing the current three step fire mode selector with a four set one, the extra step setting enables 3-round burst mode of fire. PA should at least get there guns modified for this. If this can be done it will be much cheaper and G3P3 and G3P4 already some modifications for weight reduction etc can serve us well for some years to come. A hologram or red dot sight will be PERFECT

 

[ghilzai]

Turkish MPT 76 is the way forward for us.

 

[Nike]

This is just an AR frame chambered in 7.62mm cartridge and it's no rocket science if we wish to develop our own.

FN-SCAR is the only rifle so far which broke new ground on design and functionality. I'd want us to replace G3s with SCAR H, if importing a license is what's required.

If they want to go ahead with an AR frame, we better develop one ourselves.

No, Pindad never produces assault rifle with AR series mechanism, it's more akin to FN-FAL series as Pindad did have extensive cooperation with FN Belgium when designing and producing assault rifle.

 

[Kompromat]

Turkish MPT 76 is the way forward for us.

Bhai. MPT-76 is not something we can't develop ourselves. Turkish TUBITAK gets Universities like METU to research their new designs. Matter of fact, METU was one of the main partners of Sarslimaz for the development of SAR - 223 rifle.

Now tell me, why can't we do that between POF and NUST, UET, SSUET etc?

Our man @Hyperion is the best suited to talk about composite metallurgy, he can state if polymer frames and other materials are not within our capabilities.

 

[Nike]

Bhai. MPT-76 is not something we can't develop ourselves. Turkish TUBITAK gets Universities like METU to research their new designs. Matter of fact, METU was one of the main partners of Sarslimaz for the development of SAR - 223 rifle.

Now tell me, why can't we do that between POF and NUST, UET, SSUET etc?

Our man @Hyperion is the best suited to talk about composite metallurgy, he can state if polymer frames and other materials are not within our capabilities.

if the demands is low why not import them, much more economics than trying to made them from scratch

 

[Kompromat]

if the demands is low why not import them, much more economics than trying to made them from scratch

We have almost 1 million G-3 and AK frames to replace.

 

[Nike]

We have almost 1 million G-3 and AK frames to replace.

not the assault rifles, but the polymer i mean.....

one million riffle is only weighing about 5000 ton of polymer synthetics and other carbon based resin .......

industrial scale needs more than that, usually to cater your civilian needs for making car, aircraft, helicopter, ships, motor cycle and others....

 

[Hyperion]

NUST, UET et al, are not up to the task, yet. However, it can be done, given ample time.

Bhai. MPT-76 is not something we can't develop ourselves. Turkish TUBITAK gets Universities like METU to research their new designs. Matter of fact, METU was one of the main partners of Sarslimaz for the development of SAR - 223 rifle.

Now tell me, why can't we do that between POF and NUST, UET, SSUET etc?

Our man @Hyperion is the best suited to talk about composite metallurgy, he can state if polymer frames and other materials are not within our capabilities.

 

[Kompromat]

NUST, UET et al, are not up to the task, yet. However, it can be done, given ample time.

Then there are other less well publicised establishments to carry out these tasks.

These days, ample R&D work is being funneled through HEC.

 

[Hyperion]

Yes, HEC part I know of, however, the fields of interest (disciplines) that 'MOST' of these students go abroad for aren't the ones that we require. It's mostly 'research for the sake of research and get a diploma' type.

Having said that, there are 'certain' establishments involved in some serious research, but then again, the research is almost always hampered by daftargeeree.

So in short, it's not lack of talent, yet, general lack of laser-sharp-focus and priority in life of a researcher (they can't keep their eye on the ball for more than few months)

Then there are other less well publicised establishments to carry out these tasks.

These days, ample R&D work is being funneled through HEC.

 

[MilSpec]

Bhai. MPT-76 is not something we can't develop ourselves. Turkish TUBITAK gets Universities like METU to research their new designs. Matter of fact, METU was one of the main partners of Sarslimaz for the development of SAR - 223 rifle.

Now tell me, why can't we do that between POF and NUST, UET, SSUET etc?

Our man @Hyperion is the best suited to talk about composite metallurgy, he can state if polymer frames and other materials are not within our capabilities.

MPT76>HK416>AR15.... different tree same wood.

 

[ghilzai]

Bhai. MPT-76 is not something we can't develop ourselves. Turkish TUBITAK gets Universities like METU to research their new designs. Matter of fact, METU was one of the main partners of Sarslimaz for the development of SAR - 223 rifle.

Now tell me, why can't we do that between POF and NUST, UET, SSUET etc?

Our man @Hyperion is the best suited to talk about composite metallurgy, he can state if polymer frames and other materials are not within our capabilities.

I meant license production, to acquire license from turkey to produce MPT 76 & sar 223.