Pakistan Army Small Arms

[Quwa]

Army uses G3 as standard issue rifle. Special forces have access to anything they want and depending on the requirements of each specific scenario they come up against. Perhaps Blain or Keyser can fully explain what is available, but M4, AUG, F2000, MP5, G3A4 and Type 56 are all used, though this will most likely be standardized in the near future with a single platform.

I think SSG also uses AK-103...and AK-101 may also be a potential option for the PA's new rifle requirement.

 

[Super Falcon]

what would be standard weapon for pa in future and please tell us a website which has all info about every gun in the world please

 

[Super Falcon]

Steyr AUG is a family of firearms, first introduced in 1977 by the Austrian company Steyr Mannlicher. AUG stands for Armee-Universal-Gewehr, meaning "Universal Army Rifle." It is often used to refer to a specific version, especially the initial version which was 5.56 x 45 mm NATO bullpup assault rifle, with a distinctive green frame and integrated scope. It has since spawned a variety of related weapons including a submachine gun, a designated marksman rifle, and light machine guns. It has been adopted by a number of armed forces and organizations and is the standard service rifle of Austria, Australia, New Zealand, Luxembourg, Ireland, and at one time Malaysia. (Image shown is AUG A3 version) This article is a stub. You are invited to help expand

 

[Super Falcon]

SA80 (Small Arms of the 80's) is the standard issue British Army rifle (Its two versions are designated as L85 and L86, which are respectively infantry rifle and light support weapon.). It is also used by other branches of the British armed forces per necessity, as well as Jamaican Defense Force. There is also an even shorter carbine variant used by Helicopter crews and Royal Marine boarding parties known as the L22A1/L22A2. The SA80 components were notoriously "copied" by Enfield Workers from a rifle manufactured at the same time by Sterling but this led to the unreliability of this bullpup rifle.


SA80 is of the bullpup configuration. It has a simple fire selector with two settings: (single/auto). The SA80 is compatible with any STANAG magazine. It is fitted with a bayonet lug, although the rationale of bayonet on bullpup firearm is dubious at best. Full-sized versions of SA80 can be fitted with AG36 underbarrel grenade launcher (which reportedly enhances the somewhat poor balance of the weapon).

All SA80 rifles are equipped with SUSAT sights upon shipping. According to operator reports, SUSAT tritium sights are one of the best features of this firearm. Alternatively, the SA80 is equipped with a bladed front sight, and a diopter rear sight that also functions as a built in carrying handle - this configuration is usually used by second-line troops.

However it must be noted that this weapon performs very well in CQB situations as it can be brought up to the sight line easily and quickly, which is useful when the urban nature of a battle means shots have to be taken in seconds.

 

[Super Falcon]

The AK-103 is a modern Russian-built version of the famous AK-47 assault rifle, chambered for the 7.62x39mm M43 round. It combines the developments made in the AK-74 and AK-101 with a use of plastics to replace metal or wooden components wherever possible to reduce overall weight. The AK-103 can be fitted with a tactical light, laser sight, telescopic sight, suppressor, and the GP-30 grenade launcher.

The AK-103 is in limited service with selected units in the Russian army, and is already being exported to other countries such as Venezuela. During the recent Red Mosque siege in Islamabad, Pakistani special forces used the AK-103.

 

[Super Falcon]

The AK-107 and AK-108 are variants of the AK-101 series. The difference from the AK-101 series is that the 107 and 108 have BARS (Balanced Automatic Recoil System), based on the AL-7. As the projectile is ejected from the muzzle, the gas that flows into the main gas chamber moves toward the piston that drives the bolt. This occurs while another portion of the same gas moves through its own cylinder to a piston that moves in the opposite direction, towards the muzzle. This "double recoil" decreases recoil and increases accuracy in full auto mode. The 107 and the 108 are different in that the 107 uses a 5.45x39mm M74 cartridge while the 108 uses a 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge. Like the rest of the 101 series these newer AKs use synthetic materials such as black fiberglass-reinforced polyamide for the pistol grip and heat shield. This change of material is more cost efficient and much stronger than the original AK-47 wood furnishings.

Retrieved from "http://guns.wikia.com/wiki/Kalashnikov_AK-107"

 

[Super Falcon]

Relatively recent modifications of AK-74, AK-107 and AK-108 continue the line of small-bore assault rifles in the Kalashnikov AK family.

Using 5.45x39 mm russian and 5.56 mm NATO calibers respectively, AK-107 and AK-108 utilise recoil-dampening countermass mechanism. During the firing sequence, movement of gas piston is compensated by the countermass, moved by another piston in opposite direction. This allows to curb the muzzle jump and make automatic fire much more controllable.

Both models coild be fitted with folding or fixed stocks. They have accomodations for easy installation of underbarrel launchers GP-25 or GP-30.

Other then that, both models are largely similar to AK-74 in both usage and construction, and all the further info should be taken from there.

Retrieved from "http://guns.wikia.com/wiki/Kalashnikov_AK-107/108"

 

[Super Falcon]

FAMAS (Fusil d'Assaut de la Manufacture d'Armes de St-Etienne) rifles were developed by Giat Industries as modern assault rifles to replace aging armament of French army. First versions of FAMAS rifles were produced in 1971, but they were accepted in service with French army only in 1978.

At this time, FAMAS F1 rifles were manufactured. They had proprietary 25-rounds magazines, one-finger triggerguard, and other minor differences from FAMAS G2 model used now.


FAMAS F1 - note the straight 25-round magasine and small triggerguard.Later, FAMAS rifles were redesigned for better integration with NATO standards. Thus, FAMAS G1 and FAMAS G2 came around. G1 was intermediary model, able to accept both proprietary magazines and STANAG clips. G2 accepts only STANAG clips, and is the only one manufactured now.

FAMAS is not a single firearm, but a family of firearms. Started as mainstream assault rifle, FAMAS rifles could also be seen in compact (commando), submachinegun and designated marksman configurations.

Technically, FAMAS rifles are bullpups firing from closed bolt. They are gas-operated, with quite rare lever-delayed system. Safety switch is a bit of curiosity. Main switch has three positions - safe, single shot and full auto. But, there is also an additional switch behind the magazine, which regulates, whether full auto mode will be really full-auto, or three-round bursts. Another curiosity is barrel - it has three grooves instead of fhe more common four-six.

FAMAS rifles have Picatinny rails and are able to mount underbarrel grenade launcher. Supposedly, underbarrel shotgun can be also installed, per need. All rifles are standardly shipped with sling and bayonet. Most also come with integrated bipods (aside from SMG configuration).

These rifles are used as a platform for FELIN program - French research&design program, similar to USA OICW research. Basically, the goal of the program is to enhance the capabilities of FAMAS by installing advanced electronic sights (including laser rangefinder and ballistic computer) and interfaces to link with other equipment (such as helm-mounted display).

FAMAS had seen action in a various peace-keeping operations of mid-late 90s. Operators report, that FAMAS rifles had proven to be reliable and comfortable weapon.

 

[Super Falcon]

TAR-21 Tavor is a relatively new assault rifle, designed by IMI to replace old Galil, M16A1 and CAR-15 rifles. It was ambitiously named as TAR-21 - "Tavor Assault Rifle for 21 century".

Not having any particularly outstanding or unusual features, Tavor incorporates the best modern firearm engineering achievements. Polymer housing, bullpup system, feeding from standard STANAG magazines, and optic sights ITL MARS by default included.

As all modern assault rifles, Tavor can be fitted with number of accessories, like different sights and underbarrel grenade launcher.


From top to bottom - TAR-21, CTAR-21, MTAR-21.Tavor exists in several versions:

TAR - 21, which is standard basic version.
CTAR - 21, which is compact version with shortened barrel.
MTAR - 21, which is micro version, with further shortened barrel, and redesigned front grip.
STAR - 21, which is the designated marksman version, with heavy barrel and bipod attachments.
Also, IMI had recently released Tavor 2, which is more traditionally-looking version of MTAR - 21.

Additionally, IMI makes semi-automatic civilian versions of Tavor, widely available around the world.

 

[Super Falcon]

Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt Overall length: standard model 997 mm (776 mm with folded but) "Para" model 911 mm Barrel length: 449 mm (363 mm "Para" model) Weight with magazine: 4.06 kg (3.81 kg "Para" model) Magazine capacity: 30 rounds (accept all STANAG-compatible magazines) Rate of fire: about 700 rounds per minute Effective range: 450 meters

After many previous failed 5.56mm caliber assault riflesa famous Belgian company Fabrique Nationale began developing new 5.56mm assault rifles to fit the NATO cartridge in the early 1970's. The final design, called the FNC (Fabrique Nationale Carbine) was produced circa 1978 and was adopted by the Belgian Armed forces. It was also adopted by Sweden and Indonesia, both countries purchased the licenses to build more or less modified FNC carbines at their own facilities.

The FNC is a sound design of both the Kalashnikov AK-47 and the Colt M16

Retrieved from "http://guns.wikia.com/wiki/FN_FNC"

 

[Quwa]

Personally...if not PK-08...then the PA select one of Mehmetcik-1 or AK-101.

 

[Kharian_Beast]

PK-8

 

[Kharian_Beast]

Here is what a Turkish member said some time ago about the HK33/T-50 (which seems to be what PK 8 is based on), claiming it wasn't a very good weapon.

If the Pakistani P8 is a HK33 rip off or a T-50 (re-designed HK 33) rip off like Marksien suspects than folks don't chose it! It's a lousy weapon.

Turkey made that error 10 years ago by having our MKEK produce HK-33 under license, the product was below expectations. MKEK tried re-designs on it in order to make it better and resulted with prototypes like the T-50 riffle, still below expectations.

Pakistan should avoid taking the same route to end up and experience the same as Turkey.

Turkey in the end dropped HK-33 after manufacturing thousands of it, a waste of money. The new riffle that is now produced by MKEK is the Mehmetcik-1 (in fact a HK 416 clone). MKEK was for once clever enough to produce a mixed reverse engineered gun that has a lot more potential than the G3 and HK 33. If you take a gun take something like the HK416 or Mehmetcik-1, which are top of the cake products.

Turkey did indeed stop production for HK33 after about 80,000 units though T-50 is relatively new.

 

[Khan3602]

0ur new gun is PK-8

What kind of war are we fighting? The P.M. won't even hold the rifle properly! (Maybe its just me?)

 

[Imran Khan]