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| • | MINSAS Carbine 5.56 mm is specially designed and developed for close quarter battle (CQB) role |
| • | It fires specially developed 5.56 x 30 mm ammunition. |
| • | The weapon is ergonomically designed, light in weight, easy to carry, handle, operate and maintain. |
| • | Barrel of the weapon is chromium plated for longer life. |
| • | It has ambidextrous lever change operation. |
| • | It is provided with Reflex sight & Bayonet as accessories. |
Technical characteristics
Calibre |
5.56 mm (5.56 x 30 mm Ammunition) |
Sight Radius |
420 mm |
Length of Weapon – (a) Butt Folded |
565 mm |
Length of Weapon – (a) Butt Extended |
775 mm |
Weight – Weapon (without Magazine) |
2.8 kg |
Weight – Magazine (empty) |
240 gms |
Weight - Cartridge |
8.0 gms |
Effective Range |
200 m |
Operation |
Gas operated, Rotary bolt |
Mode of Fire |
Single & Auto |
Magazine |
30 Rds. Box type Magazine |
Rate of Fire |
700 rpm |
Muzzle velocity |
650 m/sec |
Length of Barrel |
330 mm ((Chromium plated) |
Bore Diameter |
H – 5.612 mm L – 5.577 mm |
Number of Rifling Grooves |
6 |
Twist of Rifling Grooves |
Right Hand |
Lead of Rifling Grooves |
1 Turn in 200 mm |
Ordnance Factory Board
Ayudh Bhawan
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
10A, S. K. Bose Road, Kolkata – 700 001, India.
Tel: 0091-33-2248 9027 / 2248 2103 / 2248 5077-80
Fax : 0091-33-2248 1748/2210 8235
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http://www.ofb.gov.in