The SS2 (short for Indonesian: Senapan Serbu 2, "Assault Rifle 2") is a replacement for the Pindad SS1 created by PT Pindad. It had been seen during the ASEAN Army Rifles contest by foreign media in 2006 aside from exposure by local Indonesian media.
The SS2 assault rifles are currently being pressed into service with the Indonesian military and police. They will gradually replace the SS1 assault rifles which have been in service with the security forces since the 1990s.
History
The SS2 was first ordered by the Indonesian military in 2002 and in 2003. It had then been announced that the rifle was launched in 2005 150 SS2-V4s were purchased in 2007. A SS2 with a solid stock, known as the SS2-V3 would have been produced by Pindad, but was rejected.
The Indonesian Army placed an order of 15,000 SS2s to replace their stock of SS1s back in 2005 with an additional order of 10,000 SS2s in 2006. Its first combat use was with Indonesian troops armed with SS2s in Aceh.
Bangladesh has expressed some interests in acquiring the SS2 after a delegation had visited the PT Pindad office and its facilities in Indonesia. The SS2s were shown abroad in Malaysia during the Defences Services Asia Exhibition and Conference 2010.
Both Brunei and Iraq have expressed recent interest in purchasing SS2s for their militaries. Myanmar has expressed interest in purchasing SS2 rifles despite a statement from Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa that it was not true. Col. Jan Pieter Ate of the Indonesian Defense Ministry expressed his concerns that SS2 rifles can be used to threaten other countries and on civilians while University of Indonesia security analyst Andi Widjajanto said that selling the rifles to the country can help improve relations while allowing the black market to lose its presence there.
Pindad plans to market the weapon to third world countries such as the Congo, Iran and Uganda.
According to Pindad representatives, around 40,000 SS2s are made annually.
Variants
SS2-V1
A new rifle based on the SS1, being replaced in the Indonesian military after tests had been conducted from 2003–2005. It has been adopted by Indonesian security forces in 2006. It has a carrying handle that can be replaced with a scope for scope mounting on a Picatinny rail and a side-folding stock. It is the only rifle variant that the Pindad SPG-1A underbarrel grenade launcher can be used.
SS2-V2
A carbine version of the SS2-V1.
SS2-V4Carrying handle replaced with a Picatinny rail for scope mounting as a designated marksman rifle. Said to be for the use of Indonesian special forces. The front sight has been removed and the barrel lengthened and accurized to improve accuracy.
SS2-V5
A compact version of the SS2-V1. Unveiled at the Indo Defence & Aerospace exhibition in 2008.
SS2-V5A1
A sub-variant of the SS2-V5, these are produced for BRIMOB forces. These were publicly unveiled in 2012.
SS2-V5C
A sub-variant of the SS2-V5, these are produced for Kopassus forces. These were publicly unveiled in 2012.
SS2-V7
Launched in May 2016, the SS2-V7 is meant to be used in special forces operations when stealth is required through the use of a mounted suppressor. Due to security concerns, there are no plans to market it overseas. It was officially revealed to the press in a public event sponsored by the Indonesian Ministry of Defense on June 9, 2016.
It can be used for up to 150–200 meters. According to Pindad, it's much quieter than the MP7 when fired.
| Pindad SS2 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2006–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | Insurgency in Aceh |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Pindad |
| Unit cost | 500 USD |
| Produced | 2005–present |
| No. built | 40,000 (Annually) |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Weight |
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| Length | 990 mm (With buttstock extended), 740 mm (With buttstock retracted) |
| Barrel length |
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| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Caliber | 5.56mm |
| Action | Gas-Operated, long stroke piston, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 650–675 rpm |
| Effective firing range | 500 m |
| Feed system | Various STANAG magazines. |
| Sights | Iron sights, but optical sights are possible with the Picatinny rail provision. Optical sight is a standard feature in SS2-V4 variant. |
Pindad SS2 Assault Rifle
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