TDI Vector

Infobox Weapon
name= TDI Vector


caption= TDI Vector (2nd prototype)
origin=flagcountry|Switzerland
flagcountry|United States
type= Submachine gun
is_ranged=yes
service= 2006 - Prototype
used_by= Under development
wars=
designer= Jan Henrik Jebsen, Renaud Kerbrat
design_date= 2006
manufacturer= Transformational Defense Industries
production_date= Prototypes only
number=
variants= SMG, CRB/SO (Carbine, Special Operations) [ [http://www.kriss-tdi.com/content/view/39/14/ TDI press release] ]
weight= lb to kg| 5.06|abbr=on|precision=1|wiki=yes (SMG)
lb to kg| 6.1|abbr=on|precision=1|wiki=yes (CRB/SO)
length= in to mm| 24.3|abbr=on|precision=0|wiki=yes (SMG)
in to mm| 16|abbr=on|precision=0|wiki=yes w/stock folded
in to mm| 34.8|abbr=on|precision=0|wiki=yes (CRB/SO)
in to mm| 26.5|abbr=on|precision=0|wiki=yes w/stock folded
part_length= in to mm| 5.5|abbr=on|precision=0|wiki=yes (SMG)
in to mm| 16 |abbr=on|precision=0|wiki=yes (CRB/SO)
cartridge= .45 ACP
action= Blowback
rate= 800 to 1500 rounds per minute
feed= 13-round detachable box magazine
30-rds w/optional 17-rd extension
sights=

The TDI Vector is a prototype .45 ACP submachine gun developed by Transformational Defense Industries. It utilizes asymmetrical recoil and in-line design to reduce recoil and muzzle climb. This operating system is called the Kriss Super V. "Kriss" refers to a Southeast Asian fighting dagger.

Design

TDI refers to the operating system as the Kriss Super V. The system claims to compensate for recoil by utilizing moving parts that travel down into a recess behind the magazine. This means they travel vertically and forces encountered when they reach the end of their travel act downward, reducing muzzle rise. The barrel is also in-line with the shooter's shoulder as in the M16 rifle and German FG42 but also in line with the shooter's hand. Combined, these factors are advertised to create less felt-recoil and muzzle climb. The Vector has the highest sightline in comparison to the bore axis of any personal firearm. This results in significant vertical stringing with changes in range.

Variants

TDI is producing a semi-automatic version of the Kriss for sale in the U.S. [TDI press release January 7, 2008 http://www.kriss-tdi.com/content/view/39/14/] TDI's new semi-automatic carbine is called the CRB/SO, with no confirmation on what the letters 'CRB' stand for although it is assumed they mean 'carbine'. The 'SO' is said to stand for 'special operations'. TDI has announced that it also plans on adapting the system for higher-power cartridges in the future.

References

External links

;TDI
* [http://www.kriss-tdi.com/content/view/3/7/ Official product homepage]
* [http://www.transformationaldefenseindustries.com/media/TDI_brochure.pdf Brochure]
*US patent|7,201,094|US design patent

;Reviews
* [http://www.borelliconsulting.com/evals/guns/krissxsmg.htm Borelli Consulting]
* [http://www.defensereview.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=974 Defense Review]
* [http://world.guns.ru/smg/smg96-e.htm Modern Firearms & Ammunition]
* [http://www.military.com/soldiertech/0,14632,Soldiertech_KRISS,,00.html Military.com]
* [http://www.kriss-tdi.com/media/AFJ_KRISS_Article.pdf The Armed Forces Journal December 2004]

;Videos
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2kEg8rEPl8 Future Weapons TV show]