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Revision as of 05:06, 24 February 2012
Modern Sub Machine Carbine (MSMC)
| Joint Venture Protective Carbine | |
|---|---|
| Type | Personal defense weapon and Submachine gun |
| Place of origin |  India |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Armament Research and Development Establishment |
| Designed | 2006 |
| Manufacturer | Ordnance Factories Organisation |
| No. built | Preproduction prototypes only |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.98 kg empty |
| Length | 500 mm Closed Stock / 700 mm Open Stock |
| Cartridge | 5.56x30mm MINSAS |
| Caliber | 5.56mm |
| Barrels | 1 |
| Action | Gas |
| Rate of fire | 700 RPM[1] |
| Effective firing range | 200-300 m |
| Feed system | 30 round grip-inserted box magazine |
| Sights | Picatinny railing built into upper receiver to allow placing on various day/night sights. Iron sights built into receiver. |
The Modern Sub Machine Carbine (MSMC) is the latest combined venture of Armament Research and Development Establishment & Ordnance Factories Organisation,[2] developed for the Indian Army on a platform of experiences from the INSAS rifle.[3] The gun is very lightweight and compact in comparison with other indigenous produced rifles. It is chambered for the 5.56x30mm MINSAS cartridge.[4]
The MSMC was designed after the Army's disappointment with the progress of a carbine version of the INSAS rifle. A variant called Excalibur was developed, but was deemed unable to fulfill the requirements. The MSMC was designed to rectify the shortcomings of the previous developments. Through various trials and improvements, ARDE came out with a grip-feeding, Uzi-like design which shortened the length of the weapon, making it more suited for CQC purposes. Later its ergonomics were improved, boosting its export potential. The weapon is said to be capable of penetrating bullet-proof jackets.[1] It was created as an off-shoot of the INSAS small arms program.[2]
History
The plan was to develop a carbine based on the INSAS rifle. However, it did not materialize as the powerful rounds used in the INSAS rifle created excessive recoil for the smaller carbine.[5] Hence, it was decided to develop a new lightweight carbine that can fit the requirement of various Indian security forces.[6] The first trial was held in June 2006,[7] another in late 2007 and finally one in January 2009.[3] MSMC was showcased during the defense exhibition Defexpo 2010. The weapon was placed in trails between April and June 2010.[1] Among one of its competitors is the IMI Tavor TAR-21,[6] which is in service with some Indian special forces units including MARCOS and Garud.[8]
There had been numerous delays in testing the MSMC for Indian Army trails, mostly due to the unclear requirements needed.[9] The final version was provided to the Indian army for trials in August 2011 and the tests are supposed to last 7–8 months before induction into service.[10]
Design Details
Following design from machine pistols like the Uzi, the MSMC has a pistol grip which allows the user to fire it even with one hand. This allows the insertion of 30-round MSMC magazines on the pistol grip. It has a retractable buttstock and ambidextrous cocking levers on both sides of the MSMC,[5] alongside the fire selectors to suit individuals who prefer to fire the weapon from either the left or right shoulder located above the trigger.[5] It has a picatinny railing on the receiver to allow the installations of weapon sights like reflex and red dot sights with iron sights built into the railing.[5] The weapon fires in a gas operated mode, utilizing rotary bolt locking and a gas piston.[5]
Like the Uzi, the MSMC is made up of stamped sheet metal while having polymer housing.[5] An unusual design to the MSMC is the placement of the bayonet lug, located above the barrel just at the front of the receiver.[5] It also has a built-in laser sight.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d IANS (2010-02-17). "New sub-machinegun can pierce bullet-proof jackets: DRDO". The Indian. Archived from the original on 2012-01-21. Retrieved 2011-03-20.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 2011-07-25 suggested (help) - ^ a b "DRDO develops close-quarter combat guns for Army". Brahmand.com. 2009-10-13. Retrieved 2011-03-20.
- ^ a b Ranjani Raghavan and Oinam Anand (2009-08-21). "City institute ready with new gun for Army". Indian Express. Retrieved 2011-03-20.
- ^ "Indian Army to Get Two New Rifles". Army-Technology.com. 2010-12-07. Retrieved 2011-03-20.
- ^ a b c d e f g Max Popenker (2010). "MSMC". Retrieved 2011-03-20.
- ^ a b "DRDO to display sub-machine carbine at Defexpo 2010". Defense World. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ Daniel Watters (2011). "The 5.56 X 45mm: 2006". Retrieved 2011-03-20.
- ^ "Israeli TAR-21 Tavor Assault Rifles for Indian Navy Commandos". Bharat-Rakshak. 2011-01-12. Retrieved 2011-03-20.
- ^ "The Ghost Guns". Sandeep Unnithan. 2010-08-20. Retrieved 2011-03-20.
- ^ Prasad Kulkarni (2011-08-27). "ARDE develops final version of modern carbine". Times of India. Retrieved 2012-01-21.
