Pindad SS3 Assault Rifle (2011)
The Pindad SS3 is intended to replace the relatively new SS2 family of firearms and utilizes a bullpup arrangement.
With the SS1 now an outgoing commodity and the SS2 slowly replacing it in number, PT Pindad has moved ahead with developing the SS2 into a "bullpup" configured assault system. The bullpup configuration is the latest firearms craze and has seen consistent growth in various military applications since. The bullpup arrangement essentially relocated the magazine feed to the rear of the weapon and is integrated into the stock. The resulting design is often times shorter than a traditionally-designed assault rifle while still being able to retain a full-length barrel within a more compact housing. Experts point to the benefits of the bullpup automatic weapon as improving on several concepts not inherent in traditional rifle designs. One such benefit is the portability and relatively lightweight nature of bullpup firearms. The operator also can manage the weapon close to his/her body and this improved close-quarters combat to an extent. However, purists argue that automatic fire suffers from noticeable muzzle climb and the ejection port is placed dangerously close to the operator's face in most cases, largely favoring right-handed shooters. In any case, the bullpup configuration is seeing more and more widespread use throughout the militaries of the world - a definite shift from the firearms norm begun during the latter years of World War 2.
With that said, the SS3 bullpup is intended as a standard assault rifle and is currently in the late stages of its development. Limited production has begun as of 2012 and the SS3 largely retains the functionality of the SS2 series before it. It is chambered for the 5.56x45mm NATO standard round and utilizes a gas-operated, rotating bolt function while feeding from STANAG-type magazines. A Picatinny rail system has been implemented along the top of the receiver for the use of accessories and scopes. Traditional adjustable iron sights are standard however. It remains to be seen the level of exposure and success that the SS3 will have within the Indonesian military and the export market as a whole. Text ©2003-2013 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • No Reproduction Permitted
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Specifications for the
Pindad SS3
Assault Rifle
Country of Origin: Indonesia
Manufacturer: Pindad - Indonesia
Initial Year of Service: 2011
Overall Length: 0mm (0.00in)
Barrel Length: 0.00mm (0.00in)
Weight (Empty): 0.00lbs (0.00kg)
Cartridge: 5.56x45mm NATO
Action: gas-operated; rotating bolt
Feed: 20- or 30-round detachable box magazine
Range: 1,640ft (500m; 547yds)
Sights: Adjustable Iron; Optional Optics
Variants:
SS3 - Base Series Designation
SS3-V1 - Assumed basic assault rifle form
SS3-V2 - Assumed carbine version
Operators:
Indonesia
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