Pindad SS1-R5 Raider
PT Pindad (Persero) · Carbine · In Production · 2008
Also known as: SS1 Raider, Senapan Serbu 1-R5, SS1-V5 Raider
Overview
The Pindad SS1-R5 Raider is a compact special-forces carbine sub-variant of the Indonesian SS1, itself a license-built derivative of the FN FNC. With a 249 mm barrel and skeletonized side-folding stock, the R5 is the lightest and slimmest of the SS1 family, intended for special infantry Raider battalions, Kostrad, and Kopassus operations including jungle, mountain, marsh, sea and urban warfare. It accepts standard SS1 magazines and a wide variety of optics.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3550 g (125.2 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 4000 g (141.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 776 mm (30.55") |
| Barrel Length | 249 mm (9.80") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 800 m/s (2625 fps) |
| Effective Range | 300 m (328 yd) |
| Rate of Fire | 650 rpm |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 178 mm (7.01") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Phosphate |
Calibers
- 5.56x45mm NATO · primary · SS109 — also known as 5.56 NATO, .223 Remington (parent)
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic, Full Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine, Stanag Compatible
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Fire Selector
- Features: Side Folding Stock, Lighter Slimmer Design, Bayonet Lug, Compatible With Optical Sights, Compact Carbine Layout, Fnc Derivative
Base model
Service history
Operators
- Indonesian Army Special Forces (Kopassus) · as SS1-R5
- Indonesian Army Strategic Reserve (Kostrad) · as SS1-R5
- Indonesian Raider Battalions · as SS1-R5
Conflicts
- Insurgency in Aceh (1976-2005)
- Papua conflict (1962-present)
- Operations against Free Papua Movement (1965-present)
Production
Production years: 2008-present
Issued only to Indonesian special forces and Raider units; production volume not published
Origin
Country of origin: Indonesia
Designer: PT Pindad (FN FNC license modification)
Notes
The R5 designation distinguishes the special-forces Raider variant from the SS1-V5 compact carbine for engineers and rear-echelon troops. Although based on the same short barrel, the R5 features a lighter receiver, refined ergonomics and accessory rails.
Background
The Raider battalions for which the SS1-R5 was developed were stood up in 2003 after Indonesian command observed that conventional infantry struggled in the Aceh jungle, prompting Pindad to commission the most compact possible SS1 to fit the new lighter battle dress.