Pindad SPR

Pindad SPR
SPR-1 used by Indonesian Marines
TypeSniper rifle (SPR-1/3/4)
Anti-materiel rifle (SPR-2)
Place of originIndonesia
Service history
Used bySee Users
WarsInsurgency in Aceh
Papua conflict
Production history
DesignerPindad
ManufacturerPindad
Unit cost
  • SPR-2: IDR 300 Million ($USD 22,128.00, 2017)[1]
  • SPR-3: IDR 148,330,000 ($USD 12,000, 2014)[2]
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Mass
  • SPR-2: 19.5 kg (43 lb)[3]
  • SPR-3: 6.94 kg (15.3 lb)[4]
Length
  • SPR-2: 1,755 mm (69.1 in)[3]
  • SPR-3: 1,250 mm (49 in)[4]
Barrel length
  • SPR-2: 1,055 mm (41.5 in)[3]
  • SPR-3: 660 mm (26 in)[4]
Cartridge
  • 7.62 mm (SPR-1 and SPR-3)
  • 12.7 mm (SPR-2)
  • 8.6 mm (SPR-4)
Caliber
ActionBolt-action
Muzzle velocity
  • SPR-2: 900 m/s (3,000 ft/s)[4]
  • SPR-3: 810 m/s (2,700 ft/s)[4]
Effective firing range
  • SPR-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 system
  • Single 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 receiver

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.

History

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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

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SPR-1

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SPR-1

The 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

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SPR-2

The 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

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SPR-3

The SPR-3 is a magazine-fed variant of the SPR-1, chambered in 7.62×51mm 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

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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 in October 2017.[17]

Users

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Future

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  •  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

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  1. ^ "Tembus Lapis Baja, Inilah Sniper SPR-2 Pindad yang Bikin Indonesia Disegani Dunia". 28 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Tiga Senapan Pindad Jadi Primadona".
  3. ^ a b c d "Senjata Canggih Milik Kopassus yang Bikin Mata Dunia Terbelalak : Okezone Nasional". 22 February 2016.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Крупнокалиберная снайперская винтовка Pindad SPR-2 / снайперская винтовка Pindad SPR-3". sniper-weapon.ru. Archived from the original on 12 July 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Hebat! Pindad Jual Senapan Sniper Ala Rambo".
  6. ^ a b c https://www.pindad.com/sniper-rambo-buatan-pindad-ini-dibanderol-rp-138-juta [bare URL]
  7. ^ "Mengenal Pindad SPR-2, Senapan Antimaterial Karya Anak Bangsa". 8 July 2018.
  8. ^ a b "Ini Dia Senapan Khusus Penembak Jitu Buatan PT Pindad".
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ a b "SPR-1, Senapan Runduk Pertama Buatan Pindad yang Telah Teruji Perang". Airspace Review. 17 December 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  11. ^ "Mengenal Pindad SPR-2, Senapan Antimaterial Karya Anak Bangsa". Airspace Review. 8 July 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  12. ^ a b "SPR-2 Senapan Buatan Pindad (1) | KKIP Komite Kebijakan Industri Pertahanan". Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  13. ^ a b "Pindad SPR-3".
  14. ^ a b c d "SPR-3 Blue Angel, Senapan Runduk Kaliber 7,62 mm Generasi Ke-2 Buatan Pindad". Airspace Review. 14 January 2019. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  15. ^ https://www.pindad.com/senjata-spr-4-buatan-pindad-punya-daya-tembak-15-kilometer [bare URL]
  16. ^ "Penuhi Kebutuhan TNI, Pindad Rilis Senapan SPR 4".
  17. ^ "SPR-4, Senapan Runduk Buatan Pindad dengan Munisi Spesial .388 Lapua Magnum". Airspace Review. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  18. ^ "Not Cans PT Pindad Will Export Ammunition To Asia To America". voi.id. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
  19. ^ "Orang AS dan Australia Tak Percaya RI Bisa Buat Senjata Canggih Ini".
  20. ^ "Senjata Canggih Milik Kopassus yang Bikin Mata Dunia Terbelalak : Okezone Nasional". 22 February 2016.
  21. ^ "Lao Ministry of Defense Expresses Interest to Repurchase Weapons from PT Pindad". 25 September 2017. Archived from the original on 25 September 2017. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  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". 25 September 2017.
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