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Pindad SS1
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PindadSS1

Assault Rifles · Indonesia · 1991
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PindadSS1

Pindad SS1
Pindad SS1 Photo: Komite Kebijakan Industri Pertahanan Republik Indonesia · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
60
Controllability
75
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
65
Modularity
50
Weight
70
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Indonesia
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1991
Operators6 countries
Quantity1
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
68
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
38/83
Cold War
150/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
60
Controllability
75
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
65
Modularity
50
Weight
70
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Pindad SS1
Country
Production
1991–
Quantity
1
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
38
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
68
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1977
  • Service Entry Year1991
  • DesignerFabrique Nationale, Pindad
  • Weight (Empty)4.01 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersIndonesian armed forces, Indonesian National Police, Kopaska, Kopassus
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
  • Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO; 7.62×45mm (SB1 series)
  • Calibre5.56 mm
  • Case Length45 mm
  • Calibre Classintermediate
  • RimfireNo
  • Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity710 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)450 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
  • Barrel Length449 mm
  • Sight TypeIron sights, but optical sights are possible if a mount is present. Optical sight is a standard feature in SS1-V4 varian
  • Optic RailYes
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1984
  • Variants5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1991Production started
  3. 2014Sale: Laos (70 units)
35
years in service
1
units produced
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
PINDAD SS1 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory2country · 170units
170active
Pindad SS1SALES3records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2014Laos70——
1991Cambodia———
—Mali100——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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