Amogh carbine

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OFB Amogh Carbine
Amogh carbine (top) at defense expo
TypeCarbine
Place of origin India
Service history
Used byIndian Coast Guard
Production history
DesignerIndian Ordnance Factory
Unit costunknown
Specifications
Mass2.95 kg (6.5 lb) empty[1]
3.27 kg (7.2 lb) with 30 rounds[1]
Length800 mm (31 in) (stock extended)
575 mm (22.6 in) (stock folded)[1]
Crew1

Cartridge5.56×30mm MINSAS[1]
Caliber5.56 mm (.223 in)[1]
Barrels1
ActionGas-operated, rotating bolt, Closed Breech[1]
Rate of fire700 round/min cyclic[1]
Muzzle velocity700 m/s (2,300 ft/s)[1]
Effective firing range200 m (220 yd)[1]
Feed system30-round box magazine
SightsOpen Sights or Reflex sights

The OFB Amogh Carbine is a 5.56×30mm full automatic carbine designed & developed by Ordnance Factories Board. It is a derivative of the Excalibur rifle, which in turn is a development of the INSAS.

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References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Ordnance Factory Board. "India's new 5.56×30mm Amogh Carbine". ofbindia.gov.in. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Indian Coast Guard.take Amogh as their new carbine". 8 February 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2016 – via The Hindu.