Pindad SS1

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Pindad SS1-V1
SS1-V1.jpg
Pindad SS1-V1
Type Assault rifle
Place of origin  Indonesia
Service history
In service 1991 - Present
Used by See Users
Wars Anti-guerrilla operations in Aceh, East Timor and Irian Jaya, Cambodian–Thai border stand-off
Production history
Designer Fabrique Nationale
Designed 1991
Manufacturer Pindad
Produced 1991
Variants See Variants
Specifications
Weight 4.01 kg (unloaded)
Length 997 mm
Cartridge 5.56x45mm NATO
Action Gas-Operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire 700 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity 710 m/s
Effective range 450 m
Feed system Various STANAG magazines.
Sights Iron sights, but optical sights are possible if a mount is present. Optical sight is a standard feature in SS1-V4 variant.

The SS1 (short for Indonesian: Senapan Serbu 1, "Assault Rifle 1")[1] is the standard assault rifle of the Indonesian armed forces. It is based on the FN FNC rifle but modified in order to meet ergonomic and tropical environment needs.[2][3] The SS1 is manufactured by PT Pindad, Bandung, Indonesia under the license from Fabrique Nationale, Belgium.[1][3]

The assault rifles are gas-operated automatic carbines with a foldable butt and are designed to meet the NATO standard. SS1 weapons are high performance light individual weapons that have been used by the Indonesian armed forces, including the Army, Navy, and Air Force, as well as police. It was adopted into Indonesian service in 1991.[4]

It is currently being phased out and replaced by the Pindad SS2.[5]

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[edit] History

After 10,000 FN FNC rifles were bought for the Indonesian military, Pindad secured a license in 1984 from FN to manufacture the FNC.[2]

[edit] Variants

Indonesian Army soldiers standing in attention with SS1-V1 assault rifles.
  • SS1-V1
The V1 is the primary variant, and is most widely used by Indonesian regular infantry forces, with standard barrel and foldable butt.[6]
  • SS1-V2
The short-barreled and compact carbine variant.[7]
  • SS1-V3
Standard barrel with fixed butt.[8]
  • SS1-V4
The sniper rifle variant[1] similar to SS1-V1 except for the scope to extend the effective range during medium and long range firefights. Intended to be used similar in function to Dragunov Sniper Rifle.
  • SS1-V5
The smallest variant of SS1 with a 252 mm barrel and 3.37 kg weight with foldable butt. Used by engineers, artillery forces, rear-echelon troops and by special forces.[9]
  • SS1-R5 Raider
Another sub-variant of SS1 V5 called SS1-R5 is designed for special forces especially for Batalyon Raiders. The SS1-R5 is a lighter and slimmer design which doesn't sacrifice high accuracy.[10] Designed for special forces operations such as infiltration, short distance contact in jungle, mountain, marsh, sea and urban warfare.[10] SS1-R5 can be attached with bayonet and various types of telescopes. It has Safe, Single and Full Automatic firing options.[11]
  • SS1-M1
The modified SS1 intended for the Indonesian Marine Corps.[2] A special coating process ensures the SS1 M series to be able to hold up sea water and not easily rust. The variant is designed to function even after drenched in mud or sand. Available in 3 variants: SS1-M1, with a long barrel and foldable butt; SS1-M2, with a short barrel and foldable butt and SS1-M5 Commando.
  • Sabhara/Police V1-V2
A variant created for police use. It's the only rifle in the SS-1 series chambered in 7.62x45mm[12] for law enforcement conditions.
  • SBC-1
A variant of the SS1-V5, made specifically for Indonesian customs as the rifle is named Senapan Bea Cukai (Indonesian for Customs & Excise Rifle). Fires in single shot instead of full automatic.
  • SS2 series
Main article: Pindad SS2

[edit] Users

  •  Cambodia: Exported in 1991.[13]
  •  Indonesia: Komando Pasukan Katak (Kopaska) tactical diver group and Komando Pasukan Khusus (Kopassus) special forces group.[14] Used by the Indonesian military.[15][16]
  •  Mali: Confiscated by Philippine customs officials when a ship bound to Mali, passing by the Philippines to deliver 10 P2 pistols, was raided after arriving in Philippine waters.[17] The Malian government has ordered 100 SS-1V1 rifles.[17] According to Fernandino Tuason of the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service, he has received credible information that certain politicians are planning to use the weapons, mostly Galils, for destabilization efforts for the presidential elections scheduled to be held in 2010.[18]
  •  Nigeria[13]
  •  United Arab Emirates: Exported in 1992.[13]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c "Black Foot Studio's Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 3". January 14 - January 28, 2008. http://www.blackfootstudios.com/newsletter/BFS_Newsletter_Vol1Is3.pdf. Retrieved 2009-04-13. 
  2. ^ a b c "Un repaso a las armas ligeras de Pindad" (in Spanish). ARMAS. http://www.revistaarmas.com/1580/un-repaso-a-las-armas-ligeras-de-pindad.html. Retrieved 2010-07-05. 
  3. ^ a b "Assault Rifles- Spec Sheets". http://www.dolarian.com/System_Spec_Sheet-Assault_Rifles-Pindad_SS1_DCI_AUG_2009.pdf. Retrieved 2011-02-02. 
  4. ^ "Sanggup Menembakkan 800 Peluru Per Menit" (in Bahasa Indonesia). 2006-01-06. http://www.suaramerdeka.com/harian/0607/06/nas04.htm. Retrieved 2009-04-12. 
  5. ^ "Indonesian military may replace M-16 with local rifles". Xinhua. 2005-09-16. http://english.people.com.cn/200509/16/eng20050916_208804.html. Retrieved 2009-04-13. 
  6. ^ "PINDAD SS1-V1 ASSAULT RIFLE (Standard Barrel, Foldable Butt)". http://www.securityarms.com/20010315/galleryfiles/2800/2837.htm. Retrieved 2009-04-13. 
  7. ^ "PINDAD SS1-V2 AUTOMATIC CARBINE (Medium Barrel, Foldable Butt)". http://www.securityarms.com/20010315/galleryfiles/2800/2838.htm. Retrieved 2009-04-13. 
  8. ^ "PINDAD SS1-V3 ASSAULT RIFLE (Standard Barrel, Fixed Butt)". http://www.securityarms.com/20010315/galleryfiles/2800/2839.htm. Retrieved 2009-04-13. 
  9. ^ "PINDAD SS1-V5 AUTOMATIC CARBINE (Short Barrel, Foldable Butt)". http://www.securityarms.com/20010315/galleryfiles/2800/2840.htm. Retrieved 2009-04-13. 
  10. ^ a b "SS1-R5". PT Pindad. http://www.pindad.com/prodgul800.php?bahasa=2&varkdnews=JTSS1R. Retrieved 2010-07-10. 
  11. ^ "SS1-R5". TNI-AD. http://www.tniad.mil.id/pengmil/senapanss2raider.php. Retrieved 2011-04-18. 
  12. ^ Sabhara Rifle. Retrieved on September 24, 2008.
  13. ^ a b c "Cikal Bakal Senapan Serbu Nasional" (in Bahasa Indonesia). Alutsista Dalam Negeri (Indonesia): 38–39. 
  14. ^ "Kopassus & Kopaska - Specijalne Postrojbe Republike Indonezije" (in Croatian). Hrvatski Vojnik Magazine. http://www.hrvatski-vojnik.hr/hrvatski-vojnik/1612007/ind.asp. Retrieved 2010-06-12. 
  15. ^ Media Indonesia (2009-01-22). "Indonesian Army Favours Locally-Made Weapons: Chief of Staff". http://www.etan.org/et2009/01january/31/23indo.htm. Retrieved 2010-07-05. 
  16. ^ "SS1" (in Bahasa Indonesia). TNI-AD. http://www.tniad.mil.id/pengmil/senapanss1.php. Retrieved 2011-04-18. 
  17. ^ a b "Pindad Akui Kirim Senjata ke Filipina dan Mali" (in Bahasa Indonesia). Tempo Interaktif. 2009-08-28. http://www.tempointeraktif.com/hg/politik/2009/08/28/brk,20090828-194930,id.html. Retrieved 2009-08-28. 
  18. ^ Marlon Ramos (2009-08-25). "Customs to probe alleged gunrunning bid". Philippine Daily Inquirer. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20090825-221898/Customs-to-probe-alleged-gunrunning-bid. Retrieved 2009-08-28. 

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