The Pindad AM1 (Assault Military 1) 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]
| Pindad AM1 | |
|---|---|
 Pindad AM1 Assault Rifle | |
| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Pindad |
| Designed | 2022 - Present |
| Manufacturer | Pindad |
| Produced | 2023 - Present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.25 kg |
| Length | 881 mm (34.7 in) stock extended, 797 mm (31.4 in) stock retracted |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Caliber | 5.56mm |
| Barrels | 14.5 in (370 mm) |
| Action | Gas-Operated, short stroke piston, rotating bolt |
| Feed system | 30-rounds STANAG magazine |
| Sights | Iron sights, optical sights can be mounted on rail |
History
editIn 2023, Pindad conducted a product demonstration of the AM1 using a red dot sight with a range of 50 meters.[3]
Design
editThe 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
edit
Indonesia: Adopted by the Indonesian Armed Forces for use in various military operations.[7]
References
edit- ^ Ziyadi, A. (2023-03-23). "Pindad Luncurkan Senapan Serbu Terbaru Bernama AM1". MiliterMeter.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Pindad Melaksanakan Demo Produk Alat Bidik Optik dan Senapan Terbaru". Pindad. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ^ https://ulasan.co/pc-816-v1-dan-am-1-senapan-serbu-terbaru-bikinan-pindad-indonesia/
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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
- ^ 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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