The Pindad SPR (abbreviation from Indonesian: Senapan Penembak Runduk, Sniper Rifle) is a family of sniper rifles made by Pindad. The gun allows the shooter to adjust the height of the position and stability by regulating the bipod of the rifle located on the bottom front of the handguard.
The SPR is available in four variants. The SPR-1 and SPR-3 are chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge, the SPR-2 is chambered for the .50 BMG cartridge and the SPR-4 is chambered for the .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge.
The SPR-2 was publicly shown in 2007 to visitors, including Vice President Jusuf Kalla.[7]
The SPR-4 was unveiled by Pindad in October 2017 when the company announced it alongside the production of a new ammunition facility with a loan granted by Penyertaan Modal Negara or State Capital Participation to VIPs, including President Jokowi.[8] It is being marketed to India in cooperation with Bhukhanvala Industries to market it for future contracts to the Indian military and law enforcement agencies.[9]
Variants
SPR-1
SPR-1
The SPR-1 is a single-shotsniper rifle chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge. Referred to as a "Precision Tactical Rifle" by Pindad, the SPR-1 is in fact essentially a well-made version of a locally-available hunting rifle (probably based on the Remington 700), brought to military/police sniper standards. The rifle was developed from 2000 and pressed into service in 2003 due to arms embargoes as the Indonesian military was deployed in Aceh in anti-insurgency operations against GAM.[10]
Changes from the original rifle include the addition of a Harris-type bipod adjustable for height and cant, the addition of an adjustable cheekpiece for the standard thumbhole stock, and a rail for the mounting of various scope rings. It was also based on the Mauser SP66.[10]
The barrel also has what Pindad refers to as a "muzzle brake," but this merely consists of a pair of angled cuts near the front of the muzzle, and is therefore just a form of porting. Feed is from an internal magazine, with a hinged floorplate for reloading and unloading the weapon. The stock is of laminated, weatherproofed wood, and the metalwork of high-grade steel with a corrosion-resistant finish.[citation needed]
SPR-2
SPR-2
The SPR-2 is a .50 BMGanti-materiel rifle which is fed from a 5-round box magazine. It has a range of 2,000 meters (2 kilometers) and it can be equipped with a suppressor.[6] The SPR-2 can be used to penetrate steel plating for up to 2 centimeters.[6] It was first revealed in 2007.[11][12]
The weapon has a foldable carry handle, which is used to carry it in case of short distance.[4] The SPR-2 has a picatinny rail on the upper receiver to allow the easy installation of any optics with a foldable monopod on the stock.[4]
The SPR-3 is a magazine-fed variant of the SPR-1, chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO ammo. It was developed to replace the SPR-1 in Indonesian service.[13] The SPR-3 was introduced in 2010 after development of the rifle was done from 2007.[14] The rifle was shown to the public in 2011 at the APSDEX convention.[14] Its known in the Indonesian military as the "Blue Angel".[14]
The weapon is designed with a skeleton stock that has a foldable monopod with a free-floating barrel and a large multi-slot muzzle broke.[13] Its design was based on the SPR-2.[4] Changes from the first prototype rifles include the buttstock, front grip and the rod attachment for the bipod.[14]
With a suppressor installed, the SPR-3 can be fired from up to 500 meters if subsonic ammunition is used.[4]
SPR-4
SPR-4
The SPR-4 is a .338 Lapua Magnum magazine-fed sniper rifle. It has an effective range of 1500 meters, which serve to fulfill firepower gaps between the SPR-1/SPR-3 and SPR-2.[15] It has a capacity of five rounds.[16]
It was first introduced by the company on October 2017.[17]
Indonesia: SPR-2s/3s used by the TNI.[8] 150 SPR-2s known to be used by Kopassus forces.[3][20]
Future
Laos: Laos has expressed an interest to acquire SPR-2s in a potential contract in a meeting between Pindad representatives and Laotian officials on September 21, 2017.[21][22]
^"Laos shows interest to buy small weapons from PT Pindad of Indonesia | September 2017 Global Defense Security news industry | Defense Security global news industry army 2017 | Archive News year".
External links
Official Pindad SPR-2 page
Official Pindad SPR-3 page
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Pindad SPR.
August 21, 2023
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The Pindad SPR abbreviation from Indonesian Senapan Penembak Runduk Sniper Rifle is a family of sniper rifles made by Pindad The gun allows the shooter to adjust the height of the position and stability by regulating the bipod of the rifle located on the bottom front of the handguard Pindad SPRSPR 1 used by Indonesian MarinesTypeSniper rifle SPR 1 3 4 Anti materiel rifle SPR 2 Place of originIndonesiaService historyUsed bySee UsersProduction historyDesignerPindadManufacturerPindadUnit costSPR 2 IDR 300 Million USD 22 128 00 2017 1 SPR 3 IDR 148 330 000 USD 12 000 2014 2 VariantsSee VariantsSpecificationsMassSPR 2 19 5 kg 43 lb 3 SPR 3 6 94 kg 15 3 lb 4 LengthSPR 2 1 755 mm 69 1 in 3 SPR 3 1 250 mm 49 in 4 Barrel lengthSPR 2 1 055 mm 41 5 in 3 SPR 3 660 mm 26 in 4 Cartridge7 62 mm SPR 1 and SPR 3 12 7 mm SPR 2 8 6 mm SPR 4 Caliber7 62 51mm NATO SPR 1 and SPR 3 50 BMG SPR 2 338 Lapua Magnum SPR 4 ActionBolt actionMuzzle velocitySPR 2 900 m s 3 000 ft s 4 SPR 3 810 m s 2 700 ft s 4 Effective firing rangeSPR 1 900 m 980 yd 5 SPR 2 2 000 m 2 200 yd 6 SPR 3 900 m 980 yd 5 SPR 4 1 500 m 1 600 yd Feed systemSingle shot SPR 1 5 round detachable box magazine SPR 2 SPR 4 10 round detachable box magazine SPR 3 Sightsoptical sights can be attached on upper receiverThe SPR is available in four variants The SPR 1 and SPR 3 are chambered for the 7 62 51mm NATO cartridge the SPR 2 is chambered for the 50 BMG cartridge and the SPR 4 is chambered for the 338 Lapua Magnum cartridge Contents 1 History 2 Variants 2 1 SPR 1 2 2 SPR 2 2 3 SPR 3 2 4 SPR 4 3 Users 3 1 Future 4 References 5 External linksHistory EditThe SPR 2 was publicly shown in 2007 to visitors including Vice President Jusuf Kalla 7 The SPR 4 was unveiled by Pindad in October 2017 when the company announced it alongside the production of a new ammunition facility with a loan granted by Penyertaan Modal Negara or State Capital Participation to VIPs including President Jokowi 8 It is being marketed to India in cooperation with Bhukhanvala Industries to market it for future contracts to the Indian military and law enforcement agencies 9 Variants EditSPR 1 Edit SPR 1The SPR 1 is a single shot sniper rifle chambered for the 7 62 51mm NATO cartridge Referred to as a Precision Tactical Rifle by Pindad the SPR 1 is in fact essentially a well made version of a locally available hunting rifle probably based on the Remington 700 brought to military police sniper standards The rifle was developed from 2000 and pressed into service in 2003 due to arms embargoes as the Indonesian military was deployed in Aceh in anti insurgency operations against GAM 10 Changes from the original rifle include the addition of a Harris type bipod adjustable for height and cant the addition of an adjustable cheekpiece for the standard thumbhole stock and a rail for the mounting of various scope rings It was also based on the Mauser SP66 10 The barrel also has what Pindad refers to as a muzzle brake but this merely consists of a pair of angled cuts near the front of the muzzle and is therefore just a form of porting Feed is from an internal magazine with a hinged floorplate for reloading and unloading the weapon The stock is of laminated weatherproofed wood and the metalwork of high grade steel with a corrosion resistant finish citation needed SPR 2 Edit SPR 2The SPR 2 is a 50 BMG anti materiel rifle which is fed from a 5 round box magazine It has a range of 2 000 meters 2 kilometers and it can be equipped with a suppressor 6 The SPR 2 can be used to penetrate steel plating for up to 2 centimeters 6 It was first revealed in 2007 11 12 The weapon has a foldable carry handle which is used to carry it in case of short distance 4 The SPR 2 has a picatinny rail on the upper receiver to allow the easy installation of any optics with a foldable monopod on the stock 4 Its design appears to be based on the Zastava M93 12 SPR 3 Edit SPR 3The SPR 3 is a magazine fed variant of the SPR 1 chambered in 7 62x51mm NATO ammo It was developed to replace the SPR 1 in Indonesian service 13 The SPR 3 was introduced in 2010 after development of the rifle was done from 2007 14 The rifle was shown to the public in 2011 at the APSDEX convention 14 Its known in the Indonesian military as the Blue Angel 14 The weapon is designed with a skeleton stock that has a foldable monopod with a free floating barrel and a large multi slot muzzle broke 13 Its design was based on the SPR 2 4 Changes from the first prototype rifles include the buttstock front grip and the rod attachment for the bipod 14 With a suppressor installed the SPR 3 can be fired from up to 500 meters if subsonic ammunition is used 4 SPR 4 Edit SPR 4The SPR 4 is a 338 Lapua Magnum magazine fed sniper rifle It has an effective range of 1500 meters which serve to fulfill firepower gaps between the SPR 1 SPR 3 and SPR 2 15 It has a capacity of five rounds 16 It was first introduced by the company on October 2017 17 Users Edit Bangladesh Used by Bangladesh Armed Forces 18 Fiji Exported SPR 2s to Fiji 19 Indonesia SPR 2s 3s used by the TNI 8 150 SPR 2s known to be used by Kopassus forces 3 20 Future Edit Laos Laos has expressed an interest to acquire SPR 2s in a potential contract in a meeting between Pindad representatives and Laotian officials on September 21 2017 21 22 References Edit https www boombastis com fakta senapan spr 2 buatan pindad 251418 Tiga Senapan Pindad Jadi Primadona a b c d Senjata Canggih Milik Kopassus yang Bikin Mata Dunia Terbelalak Okezone Nasional 22 February 2016 a b c d e f g h i Krupnokalibernaya snajperskaya vintovka Pindad SPR 2 snajperskaya vintovka Pindad SPR 3 sniper weapon ru Archived from the original on 12 July 2015 Retrieved 12 January 2022 a b Hebat Pindad Jual Senapan Sniper Ala Rambo a b c https www pindad com sniper rambo buatan pindad ini dibanderol rp 138 juta Mengenal Pindad SPR 2 Senapan Antimaterial Karya Anak Bangsa 8 July 2018 a b Ini Dia Senapan Khusus Penembak Jitu Buatan PT Pindad PT Pindad expands co operation with Indian firms Jane s 360 www janes com Archived from the original on 7 June 2018 Retrieved 12 January 2022 a b https www airspace review com 2018 12 17 spr 1 senapan runduk pertama buatan pindad yang telah teruji perang https www airspace review com 2018 07 08 mengenal pindad spr 2 senapan antimaterial karya anak bangsa a b https www kkip go id 2020 11 19 spr 2 senapan buatan pindad 1 gt a b Pindad SPR 3 a b c d https www airspace review com 2019 01 14 spr 3 blue angel senapan runduk kaliber 762 mm generasi ke 2 buatan pindad https www pindad com senjata spr 4 buatan pindad punya daya tembak 15 kilometer Penuhi Kebutuhan TNI Pindad Rilis Senapan SPR 4 https www airspace review com 2018 08 17 spr 4 senapan runduk buatan pindad dengan munisi spesial 388 lapua magnum Not Cans PT Pindad Will Export Ammunition To Asia To America voi id Retrieved 7 September 2022 Orang AS dan Australia Tak Percaya RI Bisa Buat Senjata Canggih Ini Senjata Canggih Milik Kopassus yang Bikin Mata Dunia Terbelalak Okezone Nasional 22 February 2016 https web archive org web 20170925193846 http www en netralnews com news business read 11808 lao ministry of defense expresses interest to repurchase weapons from pt pindad Laos shows interest to buy small weapons from PT Pindad of Indonesia September 2017 Global Defense Security news industry Defense Security global news industry army 2017 Archive News year External links EditOfficial Pindad SPR 2 page Official Pindad SPR 3 page Wikimedia Commons has media related to Pindad SPR Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Pindad SPR amp oldid 1150275780, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
