IA is a joke of a force.
Wouldn’t call it a joke in northern or eastern command. But yes, overall that seems to be the plan
I meant that this picture itself was taken in the year of 2000.
That’s an FN Fal correct ?
Nooo not at all.
Yes, it was!! A far better option would have been to go for a 5.56-caliber rifle with an 18+ inch barrel length and increased lethality ammunition types like the M855A1EPR.
5.56 is better for close quarters, am I correct? AFAIK the only troops involved in CQB ops in J and K are RR. 7.62 caliber is better for longer range combat, right? Think we need more modern 5.56 carbines in the army than anything
Well, it's a bit more complicated than that. While the heavier 7.62mm rounds indeed have a lot more muzzle energy and are better able to retain it over longer distances, their performance against level III armor plates and above is notoriously poor (unless we're talking about dedicated armor-piercing rounds), due to their slower velocity. And this is further exacerbated in the Sig 716Is that the IA procured due to their shorter barrel length.
But, 7.62 is better at long range combat.. and if it hits any unprotected area, it will transfer a lot more kinetic energy and kill the enemy.. But, for close quarter combat there is no beating the 5.56.. since soldiers can carry a lot more bullets and thus, unleash much greater suppressive fire..
Nah, we plan to use dirt cheap ammo, which is why we are going for larger caliber. Otherwise an AK in 5.56 would be nice.
Test data shows that the M855A1 EPR can pen a level III plate at up to a distance of 250 yards or so when fired through a 20" barrel, I'd say that's good enough for most engagements, but yes, if proper ammo is used, then 7.62 NATO beats out 5.56 at any range and will be ideal for LAC.
If that's the case, then should have opted for a 20" or at least 18" barrel option, plus get the license for M80A1 EPR rounds and make it standard issue.
Or they could keep improving the INSAS 1C like a short stroke gas piston, better outer furniture, foregrips, a proper magwell, a free-floating barrel, adjustable buttstocks, so on and so forth.
Short stroke guns won't serve in any large capacity. Generals take one look at the servicing frequency and get a stroke almost. As for the INSAS itself, OFB is staffed by people who won't even go to the internet and rip off some furniture design unless it's from the 80s/90s.
FN FAL would want to have a talk.
I know. But what stops the Army guys from creating an auto CAD design on Fusion 360 and throw it in their faces?? As the saying goes, where there is a will, there is a way. Unfortunately the will is missing in everyone.
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IA: You mean to say we actually have to design our own rifle, work with the pvt industry, hold trials, (or a competition amongst multiple pvt players) suggest improvements etc... and finally induct them, instead of copy pasting unreal requirements based on some foreign weapon as an RFI and earning kickbacks when said foreign company is given the deal AND not have to conduct endless trials ? Gasp !
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