SS2 (Senapan Serbu 2), the newest Indonesan standart rifle

The SS2 family of rifles (from Indonesian "Senapan Serbu 2" - Assault Rifle 2) is manufactured in Indonesia by PT Pindad factory and is based on SS1 (FN FNC) rifle, made by the same factory under license from Belgian company FN Herstal. SS2 rifles are in use by Indonesian army since 2005, and also are offered for export. Initially available in three basic versions (standard rifle SS2-V1, carbine SS2-V2 and para-sniper SS2-V4) it is now also available in subcompact SS2-V5 version, first shown in 2008.

All SS2 rifles share same basic design and same two-part upper / lower receiver construction. Both upper and lower receiver parts are made from aluminum alloy and connected one to another using two cross-pins. Gas-operated action uses long-stroke gas piston, located above the barrel, and a multi-lug rotary bolt that locks into the barrel extension. Charging handle is attached to the bolt carrier on the right side and moves with the bolt group when gun is fired. Fire mode / safety lever is located on the left side of the gun, and permits for single shots and full automatic fire. All versions are fitted with side-folding skeletonized buttstock, and all variants have integral Picatinny type rail on the top of the receiver. In all versions other than SS2-V4 this rail is fitted with removable carrying handle with diopter-type rear sight. Front sight is attached to the gas block, leaving the muzzle part of the barrel unobstructed, so rifle can be used to fire rifle grenades. The SS2-V4 version is issued less front sight base or carrying handle, being fitted with telescope sight and optional cheek rest on the buttstock. SS2-V4 also features heavier barrel for more accurate long-range fire. SS2-V1 and SS2-V2 variants can be fitted with 40mm under-barrel grenade launcher, also made by Pindad. Around 50.000 SS2 in many variant was build for use in Indonesian Force/Police.

SS2-V1 ASSAULT RIFLE

Caliber : 5,56x45mm NATO

Action : Gas Operated, Rotating Bolt

Overall Length : 990mm when butt open, 740mm when butt folded

Barrel length : 460mm

Weight : 3,4 kg

Rate of Fire : 700 round per minute

Magazine Capacity : 30 Rounds

SS2-V1 WITH PINDAD 40mm GRENADE LAUNCHER

SS2-V2 ASSAULT RIFLE :

Calibre : 5,56x45mm NATO

Action : GasOperated, Rotating Bolt

Overall Length : 920mm when butt open, 670mm when butt folded

Barrel length : 403mm

Weight : 3,2kg

Rate of Fire : 700 rounds per minute

Magazine capacity : 30 rounds

SS2-V4 have a same specification with SS1-V1. But this variant extend by Telescopic Sight, and the Iron Sight was removed

SS2-V5 ASSAULT RIFLE

SS1, Indonesian Army standard Rifle

The SS1 (short for Indonesian: Senapan Serbu 1, "Assault Rifle 1")is the standar

dassault rifle of the Indonesian armed forces. It is based on the FN FNC rifle but modified in order to meet ergonomic and tropical environment needs. The SS1 is manufactured by PT Pindad, Bandung, Indonesia under the license from Fabrique Nationale, Belgium.

The assault rifles are gas-operated automatic carbines with a foldable butt and are designed to meet the NATO standard. SS1 weapons are high performance light individual weapons that have been used by the Indonesian armed forces, including the Army, Navy, and Air Force, as well as police. It was adopted into Indonesian service in 1991.

It is currently being phased out and replaced by the Pindad SS2.

Rifle variants

• SS1-V1

The V1 is the primary variant, and is most widely used by Indonesian regular infantry forces, with standard barrel and foldable butt.

• SS1-V2

The short-barreled and compact carbine variant.

• SS1-V3

Standard barrel with fixed butt.

• SS1-V4

The sniper rifle variant similar to SS1-V1 except for the scope to extend the effective range during medium and long range firefights. Intended to be used similar in function to Dragunov Sniper Rifle.

• SS1-V5

The smallest variant of SS1 with a 252 mm barrel and 3.37 kg weight with foldable butt. Used by engineers, artillery forces, rear-echelon troops and byspecial forces.

• SS1-R5 Raider

Another sub-variant of SS1 V5 called SS1-R5 is designed for special forces especially for Batalyon Raiders. The SS1-R5 is a lighter and slimmer design which doesn't sacrifice high accuracy. Designed for special forces operations such as infiltration, short distance contact in jungle, mountain, marsh, sea and urban warfare. SS1-R5 can be attached with bayonet and various types of telescopes.

• SS1-M1

The modified SS1 intended for the Indonesian Marine Corps. A special coating process ensures the SS1 M series to be able to hold up sea water and not easily rust. The variant is designed to function even after drenched in mud or sand. Available in 3 variants: SS1-M1, with a long barrel and foldable butt; SS1-M2, with a short barrel and foldable butt and SS1-M5 Commando.

• Sabhara/Police V1-V2

A variant created for police use. It's the only rifle in the SS-1 series chambered in 7.62x45mm for law enforcement conditions.

• SBC-1

A variant of the SS1-V5, made specifically for Indonesian customs as the rifle is named Senapan Bea Cukai (Indonesian for Customs & Excise Rifle). Fires in single shot instead of full automatic.

User

• Cambodia: Exported in 1991.
• Indonesia: Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI), Kepolisian Republik Indonesia (POLRI), Komando Pasukan Katak (Kopaska) tactical diver group and Komando Pasukan Khusus (Kopassus) special forces group.
• Mali: Confiscated by Philippine customs officials when a ship bound to Mali, passing by the Philippines to deliver 10 P2 pistols, was raided after arriving in Philippine waters. The Malian government has ordered 100 SS-1V1 rifles. According to Fernandino Tuason of the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service, he has received credible information that certain politicians are planning to use the weapons, mostly Galils, for destabilization efforts for the presidential elections scheduled to be held in 2010.
• Nigeria
• United Arab Emirates: Exported in 1992.