Ordnance Factory Board · Assault-Rifle · In Production · 1998
| Weight (empty) | 4250 g (149.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 960 mm (37.80") |
| Barrel Length | 464 mm (18.27") |
| Magazine Capacity | 20 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 900 m/s (2953 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1730 J (1276 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 400 m (437 yd) |
| Frame Material | Stamped Steel |
Primary Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
The INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) is a 5.56x45mm NATO assault rifle developed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) and manufactured by the Ordnance Factory Board of India. Entering service with the Indian Armed Forces in 1998, it was designed as a family of weapons sharing common components, including an assault rifle, a light machine gun, and a carbine. The INSAS rifle combines design elements from several proven platforms: the long-stroke gas piston and stamped stee...
Country of Origin: IN