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| MCIWS : Multi Caliber Individual Weapon System |
Multi Caliber Individual Weapon System (MCIWS) is the new assault rifle developed by ARDE (Armament Research and Development Establishment) Pune of DRDO and likely to be manufactured by OFT Tiruchirappalli.
The Indian Army has decided to go for an indigenous assault rifle to replace the problematic INSAS rifle. The decision that could save thousands of crores in foreign exchange and boost local manufacture was taken recently by Army Chief General Dalbir Singh.
MCIWS has found interest with the Indian paramilitary forces including the BSF, CRPF, ITBP and SSB. Indian Army trials are going to begin by December 2015 – January 2016.
Specifications of MCIWS
Weight : 3.4 kg /4 kg (with magazine)
Length : 910 mm
Cartridge : 5.56×45mm/7.62×39mm/6.8mm Remington SPC
Action : Gas-operated, Rotating Bolt
Rate of fire : 600-650 rpm
Muzzle velocity : 715–890 m/s
Effective firing range : 500 meters
Feed system : 30-round detachable box magazines
Sights : Iron sights, various day and night optical sight
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