Pindad SS2

Infobox Weapon
name= Pindad SS2-V1


caption=Pindad SS2-V1 rifle with SPG-1A underbarrel grenade launcher
origin=flagcountry|Indonesia
type=Assault rifle
is_ranged=yes
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service=2006-Present
used_by=Indonesian Armed Forces, Indonesian National Police "(POLRI)"
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designer=PT Pindad
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manufacturer=PT Pindad
unit_cost= 500 USD [ [http://english.people.com.cn/200509/16/eng20050916_208804.html Indonesian military may replace M-16 with local rifles.] Retrieved on May 14, 2008.]
production_date=2005 - Present
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variants= See "Variants"
weight= 3.4 kg (With empty magazine)
length= 990 (With buttstock extended)
part_length= 740 (With buttstock retracted)
crew= 1
cartridge=5.56x45mm NATO
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action=Gas-Operated, rotating bolt
rate= 675 - 725 rpm
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max_range= 500 m
feed=Various STANAG magazines.
sights= Iron sights, but optical sights are possible with the Picatinny rail provision. Optical sight is a standard feature in SS2-V4 variant.
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yield=The SS2 (short for Indonesian: "Senapan Serbu 2", "Assault Rifle 2") is an updated version of the Pindad SS1 created by PT Pindad, under license from Fabrique Nationale [ [http://www.heise.de/tp/r4/artikel/1/1393/s1.html AN APPRAISAL OF TECHNOLOGIES OF POLITICAL CONTROL.] Retrieved on September 25, 2008.] . It had been seen during the ASEAN Army Rifles contest by foreign media in 2006 [ [http://members.bumn.go.id/pindad/news.html?news_id=17747 Dirut PT. Pindad Memperoleh Satya Lencana Pembangunan dari Presiden RI.] Id icon] aside from exposure by local Indonesian media.

Production

The SS2 has been first ordered by the Indonesian military back in 2002 [ [http://www.thegunzone.com/556dw-12.html The 5.56 X 45mm: 2002-2003.] Retrieved on May 14, 2008.] and in 2003 [ [http://old.thejakartapost.com/yesterdaydetail.asp?fileid=20030911.C03 TNI orders new weapons for Aceh operation.] Retrieved on May 14, 2008.] . It had then been announced that the rifle was launched in 2005 [ [http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-1068121_ITM PINDAD LAUNCHS NEW RIFLE.] Retrieved on May 14, 2008.] .

Design

The SS2's flashhider is based on the Colt M16A2 with the front sight being based on the AK rifles [http://aseanpower.wordpress.com/2008/05/19/ss-2-the-pride-of-indonesia-army/ SS-2, The Pride of Indonesia Army.] Retrieved on September 25, 2008.] . The carrying handle and detachable rear sight is placed on top of Picatinny railings [http://aseanpower.wordpress.com/2008/05/19/ss-2-the-pride-of-indonesia-army/ SS-2, The Pride of Indonesia Army.] Retrieved on September 25, 2008.] .

ervice Use

Aside from its use by various Indonesian security forces after the Indonesian Army placed an order of 15,000 SS2s to replace their stock of SS1s back in 2005 [ [http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-6550176_ITM TNI PLACES ORDER FOR 15 THOUSAND SS2 RIFLES WITH PT PINDAD.] ] [ [http://www.mediaindo.co.id/berita.asp?id=64277 TNI Pesan 15 Ribu unit Senapan Serbu dari PT Pindad.] Id icon] and for 10,000 SS2s in 2006 [ [http://www.thegunzone.com/556dw-14.html The 5.56 X 45mm: 2005.] Retrieved on May 14, 2008.] [ [http://www.tempointeractive.com/hg/nasional/2005/12/24/brk,20051224-71135,uk.html Army to Purchase 10,000 SS-2 Rifles.] Retrieved on May 14, 2008.] , Bangladesh has expressed some interests in acquiring the SS2 after a delegation had visited the PT Pindad office and its facilities in Indonesia. [ [http://www.pindad.com/news800.php?bahasa=2&varkdnews=N00007 BANGLADESH DELEGATION INTERESTED IN SS2 AND PANZER PRODUCTS OF PT. PINDAD.] ]

Variants

*SS2-V1:A new rifle based on the SS1, being replaced in the Indonesian military after tests had been conducted from 2003-2005. It has been adopted by Indonesian security forces in 2006 [http://www.blackfootstudios.com/newsletter/BFS_Newsletter_Vol1Is3.pdf Black Foot Studio's Newsletter. Volume 1, Issue 3. January 14 - January 28, 2008.] ] . Has a carrying handle that can be replaced with a scope for scope mounting on a Picatinny rail and a collapsible stock.

*SS2-V2:A carbine version of the SS2-V1.

*SS2-V4:Carrying handle replaced with a Picatinny rail for scope mounting as a sniper rifle.

References

External links

* [http://www.pindad.com/prodgul800.php?bahasa=2&varkdnews=JTSS2 SS2 assault rifles.]