Amogh carbine

Amogh Carbine
Amogh carbine (top) at defense expo
Type Carbine
Place of origin India
Service history
Used by Indian Coast Guard
Production history
Designer Indian Ordnance Factory
Specifications
Weight 2.95 kg (6.5 lb) empty[1]
3.27 kg (7.2 lb) with 30 rounds[1]
Length 800 mm (31 in) (stock extended)
575 mm (22.6 in) [1]
330 mm (13 in) (barrel)
Cartridge 5.56×30mm MINSAS[1]
Caliber 5.56 mm (.223 in)[1]
Barrels 1
Action Gas-operated, rotating bolt, Closed Breech[1]
Rate of fire 700 round/min cyclic[1]
Muzzle velocity 700 m/s (2,300 ft/s)[1]
Effective firing range 200 m (220 yd)[1]
Feed system 30-round box magazine
Sights Open Sights or Reflex sights

The Amogh Carbine is a select-fire personal defense weapon designed & manufactured by Ordnance Factories Board. It is a derivative of the Excalibur rifle, which in turn is a development of the INSAS rifle.

Description

The carbine was developed by the Ordnance Factory Board and is chambered in 5.56×30mm MINSAS caliber specially developed for carbine role. It is a gas operated, long stroke piston with a rotating bolt. Weight of the carbine is 2.95 kg without magazine and has an effective range of 200m along with a rate of fire of 700 rpm.

The receiver is made up of stamped sheet metal, while the hand-guard, pistol grip and side folding stock are made up of black colour, light weight polymer material. It has a 330mm long chrome plated barrel. Feed system is through a 30-round polymer magazine which is translucent to allow the shooter to know the number of rounds left in it. Charging handle is located at the left side of receiver. Magazine release is similar to that of INSAS rifle with magazine catch lever located at the front of the trigger guard.

It has two firing mode single and auto. The carbine has fixed iron sights with front sight (post type) and rear sight (aperture type), there is a small rail on the top cover, which allows the mounting of various optical sights. It has provision of bayonet as an accessory.

Users

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Ordnance Factory Board. "India's new 5.56×30mm Amogh Carbine". ofbindia.gov.in. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  2. ↑ "This lightweight packs a punch". 8 February 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2016 – via The Hindu.

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