Pindad AM1
Pindad AM1 Assault Rifle
TypeAssault rifle
Place of originIndonesia
Service history
Used bySee Users
Production history
DesignerPindad
Designed2022 - Present
ManufacturerPindad
Produced2023 - Present
Specifications
Mass3.25 kg
Length881 mm (34.7 in) stock extended, 797 mm (31.4 in) stock retracted
Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
Caliber5.56mm
Barrels14.5 in (370 mm)
ActionGas-Operated, short stroke piston, rotating bolt
Feed system30-rounds STANAG magazine
SightsIron sights, optical sights can be mounted on rail

The Pindad AM1 is an assault rifle produced by Pindad, which was first introduced in 2022.[1] Unlike the Pindad SS2, this assault rifle is based on the M4 carbine and weights less.[2]

History

In 2023, Pindad conducted a product demonstration of the AM1 using a red dot sight with a range of 50 meters.[3]

Design

The AM1 is chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO.[4] It can be equipped with a vertical grip[5] and various scopes on the picatinny rails.[6]

The AM1 has a telescope buttstock.[6]

Users

References

  1. ^ Ziyadi, A. (2023-03-23). "Pindad Luncurkan Senapan Serbu Terbaru Bernama AM1". MiliterMeter.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  2. ^ "Pindad AM1 - Senapan Serbu Terbaru dari Desain AR15/M4, Punya Bobot Lebih Ringan dari SS2". Indomiliter.com (in Indonesian). 2023-03-05. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
  3. ^ "Pindad Melaksanakan Demo Produk Alat Bidik Optik dan Senapan Terbaru". Pindad. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
  4. ^ https://ulasan.co/pc-816-v1-dan-am-1-senapan-serbu-terbaru-bikinan-pindad-indonesia/
  5. ^ Sawiyya, Rangga Baswara (2023-02-21). "Asik, Pindad punya dua senapan serbu baru AM-1 dan PC 816 V1". Airspace Review (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  6. ^ a b https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2023_global_security_army_industry/pt_pindad_from_indonesia_launches_am1_new_assault_rifle_variant.html
  7. ^ Yokalbar, Saputra (2023-03-08). "Ini Keunggulan Senjata Api Terbaru Buatan Pindad, Lebih Ringan dan Modern Dibanding SS2". YoKalbar (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-04-13.
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