IFAR 22
The IFAR 22 (short for "Indonesian Future Assault Rifle")[2] is a bullpup assault rifle manufactured by PT Republik Armamen Industri, chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO. It was unveiled at the Indo Defence Expo 2022 at the Jakarta International Expo.[3][4]
| IFAR 22 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Bullpup assault rifle |
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Designer | PT Republik Armamen Industri |
| Manufacturer | PT Republik Armamen Industri |
| Produced | 2023–present (disputed) |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.6 kg (16 inch barrel) 3.7 kg (20 inch barrel) |
| Length | 698 mm (16 inch barrel) 780 mm (20 inch barrel) |
| Caliber | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Barrels | 16 and 20 inch barrels |
| Action | Gas-operated reloading, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 600–800 rpm |
| Effective firing range | 400 m |
| Feed system | 30-rounds STANAG magazine[1] |
| Sights | Iron sights, telescopic sights can be attached |
Development of the IFAR 22 is carried out in cooperation with the Ministry of Defense's Research and Development Agency and Pindad.[3][5]
History edit
The first examples of the IFAR 22 were sighted in 2022 at the Indo Defense 2022 exhibition in November.[3]
The Research and Development Agency of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia (Balitbang Kemhan) tested this weapon to meet the needs of the Indonesian National Armed Forces on 13–16 March 2023.[5][6][7]
After testing is complete, certification will be carried out to mass produce the IFAR 22.[5]
Design edit
The IFAR 22 is designed to be able to fired from the left or right shoulder with the safety/fire selector located on both sides of the rifle.[1] The selector consists of safe, single and full auto mode.[3][8]
It is a gas piston rifle that has a rate of fire at 600 to 800 rounds per minute.[9] Tests were conducted on barrel life by firing the rifle up 4,000 rounds.[3] The upper receiver has a picatinny and KeyMod rails for the user to install various scopes.[9]
Some components are made from either other countries or other companies. For instance, the STANAG-based magazines are made by PT Pindad.[9][3]
Variants edit
The IFAR 22 is planned to be offered in 20-inch (508 mm) and 16-inch (406 mm) versions, with the barrels made by PT Pindad.[9] They weigh at 3.7 and 3.6 kg.[1]
Users edit
Future edit
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c "Indonesia's Future Assault Rifle?". Asian Military Review. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ https://foto.tempo.co/read/101426/ifar-22-senapan-serbu-bullpup-buatan-dalam-negeri-yang-diluncurkan-di-indo-defence-2022
- ^ a b c d e f Hanani, Adly Bara (2022-11-10). "IFAR-22 'Bullpup', Senapan Serbu Kaliber 5,56mm Bikinan Batam". Ulasan.co (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-03-28.
- ^ Bestari, Fardi (2022-11-03). "IFAR 22, Senapan Serbu Bullpup Buatan Dalam Negeri yang Diluncurkan Di Indo Defence 2022". Tempo (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-03-28.
- ^ a b c . Badan Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kemhan RI (in Indonesian). April 11, 2023. Archived from the original on April 17, 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ "Balitbang Kemhan Uji Prototipe Senapan serbu IFAR 22 Buatan Swasta Nasional". liputan6.com (in Indonesian). 2023-03-24. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ^ "IFAR 22 assault rifle undergoes Defense Ministry's testing". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ https://mediaindonesia.com/politik-dan-hukum/534466/perkuat-pertahanan-negara-republikorp-garap-senapan-serbu-jenis-bullpup
- ^ a b c d https://www.edrmagazine.eu/pt-republik-armamen-unveils-its-ifar-22-bullpup-assault-rifle
- ^ https://twitter.com/defenceview_id/status/1637793516574363648/photo/1