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* {{flag|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.<ref name="Raid">{{cite web|url=http://www.tempointeraktif.com/hg/politik/2009/08/28/brk,20090828-194930,id.html|title=Pindad Akui Kirim Senjata ke Filipina dan Mali|accessdate=2009-08-28|date=2009-08-28|language=Bahasa Indonesia|publisher=[[Tempo magazine (Indonesia)|Tempo Interaktif]]}}</ref> The Malian government has ordered 100 SS-1V1 rifles.<ref name="Raid"/> 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 held in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20090825-221898/Customs-to-probe-alleged-gunrunning-bid|title=Customs to probe alleged gunrunning bid |date=2009-08-25|accessdate=2009-08-28|publisher=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|author=Marlon Ramos}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view/20090822-221485/Ship-54-high-powered-guns-seized-in-Bataan|title=Ship, 54 high-powered guns seized in Bataan|accessdate=2009-09-01|date=2009-08-22|publisher=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|author=Marlon Ramos & Tonette Orejas}}</ref>
* {{flag|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.<ref name="Raid">{{cite web|url=http://www.tempointeraktif.com/hg/politik/2009/08/28/brk,20090828-194930,id.html|title=Pindad Akui Kirim Senjata ke Filipina dan Mali|accessdate=2009-08-28|date=2009-08-28|language=Bahasa Indonesia|publisher=[[Tempo magazine (Indonesia)|Tempo Interaktif]]}}</ref> The Malian government has ordered 100 SS-1V1 rifles.<ref name="Raid"/> 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 held in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20090825-221898/Customs-to-probe-alleged-gunrunning-bid|title=Customs to probe alleged gunrunning bid |date=2009-08-25|accessdate=2009-08-28|publisher=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|author=Marlon Ramos}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view/20090822-221485/Ship-54-high-powered-guns-seized-in-Bataan|title=Ship, 54 high-powered guns seized in Bataan|accessdate=2009-09-01|date=2009-08-22|publisher=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|author=Marlon Ramos & Tonette Orejas}}</ref>
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Pindad SS1-V1
Pindad SS1-V1
TypeAssault rifle
Place of origin Indonesia
Service history
In service1991-Present
Used bySee Users
WarsAnti-guerrilla operations including Aceh, East Timor and Irian Jaya
Production history
DesignerFabrique Nationale
Designed1991
ManufacturerPT Pindad
Produced1991
VariantsSee Rifle Variants
Specifications
Mass4.01 kg (unloaded)
Length997 mm
Cartridge5.56x45mm NATO
ActionGas-Operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire700 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity710 m/s
Effective firing range450 m
Feed systemVarious STANAG magazines.
SightsIron 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] The SS1 is manufactured by PT Pindad, Bandung, Indonesia under the license from Fabrique Nationale, Belgium.[1][3][4]

Overview

Pindad SS1-M2, with anti-rust coating.

The assault rifles of the SS1 series 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.[5]

It is currently being phased out and replaced by the Pindad SS2.[6]

Rifle variants

  • SS1-V1
The V1 is the primary variant, and is most widely used by Indonesian regular infantry forces, with standard barrel and foldable butt.[7]
  • SS1-V2
The short-barreled and compact carbine variant.[8]
  • SS1-V3
Standard barrel with fixed butt.[9]
  • 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.[10]
  • 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. Designed for special forces operations such as infiltration, short distance contact in jungle, mountain, marsh, sea and urban warfare. SS1-R5 can be attached with bayonet and various types of telescopes.
  • SS1-M1
The modified SS1 intended for the Indonesian Marine Corps. 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[11] for law enforcement conditions.
  • SBC-1
File:SBC-1.jpg
SBC-1 assault carbine, based on the SS1-V5 & SS1-R5 Raider. Selector switch is on S, indicating safe mode. The 1 on the trigger group means single shot mode.
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

Users

  •  Cambodia: Exported in 1991.[12]
  •  Indonesia
  •  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.[13] The Malian government has ordered 100 SS-1V1 rifles.[13] 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 held in 2010.[14][15]
  •  Nigeria[12]
  •  Philippines
  •  United Arab Emirates: Exported in 1992.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Black Foot Studio's Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 3" (PDF). January 14 - January 28, 2008. Retrieved 2009-04-13. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ "Tempo Cover Story: The General's Secret Weapons". Retrieved 2009-04-13.
  3. ^ "ARMS EXPORT REGULATIONS, Transfers to Undesirable End Users: Loopholes in European Arms Controls". British American Security Information Council. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
  4. ^ "AN APPRAISAL OF TECHNOLOGIES OF POLITICAL CONTROL". 1998-01-06. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
  5. ^ "Sanggup Menembakkan 800 Peluru Per Menit" (in Bahasa Indonesia). 2006-01-06. Retrieved 2009-04-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  6. ^ "Indonesian military may replace M-16 with local rifles". Xinhua. 2005-09-16. Retrieved 2009-04-13.
  7. ^ "PINDAD SS1-V1 ASSAULT RIFLE (Standard Barrel, Foldable Butt)". Retrieved 2009-04-13.
  8. ^ "PINDAD SS1-V2 AUTOMATIC CARBINE (Medium Barrel, Foldable Butt)". Retrieved 2009-04-13.
  9. ^ "PINDAD SS1-V3 ASSAULT RIFLE (Standard Barrel, Fixed Butt)". Retrieved 2009-04-13.
  10. ^ "PINDAD SS1-V5 AUTOMATIC CARBINE (Short Barrel, Foldable Butt)". Retrieved 2009-04-13.
  11. ^ Sabhara Rifle. Retrieved on September 24, 2008.
  12. ^ a b c "Cikal Bakal Senapan Serbu Nasional". Alutsista Dalam Negeri (in Bahasa Indonesia). Indonesia: 38–39. {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |day= and |month= (help)CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  13. ^ a b "Pindad Akui Kirim Senjata ke Filipina dan Mali" (in Bahasa Indonesia). Tempo Interaktif. 2009-08-28. Retrieved 2009-08-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  14. ^ Marlon Ramos (2009-08-25). "Customs to probe alleged gunrunning bid". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2009-08-28.
  15. ^ Marlon Ramos & Tonette Orejas (2009-08-22). "Ship, 54 high-powered guns seized in Bataan". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2009-09-01.

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