IFAR 22

The IFAR 22 (short for "Indonesian Future Assault Rifle")[2] is a bullpup assault rifle manufactured by PT Republik Armamen Industri, chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO. It was unveiled at the Indo Defence Expo 2022 at the Jakarta International Expo.[3][4]

IFAR 22
TypeBullpup assault rifle
Place of originIndonesia
Service history
Used bySee Users
Production history
DesignerPT Republik Armamen Industri
ManufacturerPT Republik Armamen Industri
Produced2023–present (disputed)
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Mass3.6 kg (16 inch barrel)
3.7 kg (20 inch barrel)
Length698 mm (16 inch barrel)
780 mm (20 inch barrel)
Caliber5.56×45mm NATO
Barrels16 and 20 inch barrels
ActionGas-operated reloading, rotating bolt
Rate of fire600–800 rpm
Effective firing range400 m
Feed system30-rounds STANAG magazine[1]
SightsIron sights, telescopic sights can be attached

Development of the IFAR 22 is carried out in cooperation with the Ministry of Defense's Research and Development Agency and Pindad.[3][5]

History

The first examples of the IFAR 22 were sighted in 2022 at the Indo Defense 2022 exhibition in November.[3]

The Research and Development Agency of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia (Balitbang Kemhan) tested this weapon to meet the needs of the Indonesian National Armed Forces on 13–16 March 2023.[5][6][7]

After testing is complete, certification will be carried out to mass produce the IFAR 22.[5]

Design

The IFAR 22 is designed to be able to fired from the left or right shoulder with the safety/fire selector located on both sides of the rifle.[1] The selector consists of safe, single and full auto mode.[3][8]

It is a gas piston rifle that has a rate of fire at 600 to 800 rounds per minute.[9] Tests were conducted on barrel life by firing the rifle up 4,000 rounds.[3]

The upper receiver has a picatinny and KeyMod rails for the user to install various scopes.[9]

Some components are made from either other countries or other companies. For instance, the STANAG-based magazines are made by PT Pindad.[9][3]

Variants

The IFAR 22 is planned to be offered in 20-inch (508 mm) and 16-inch (406 mm) versions, with the barrels made by PT Pindad.[9] They weight at 3.7 and 3.6 kg.[1]

Users

Future
  •  Indonesia: Indonesia reportedly ordered 2,000 IFAR 22 assault rifles.[10]

See also

References
  1. "Indonesia's Future Assault Rifle?". Asian Military Review. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  2. https://foto.tempo.co/read/101426/ifar-22-senapan-serbu-bullpup-buatan-dalam-negeri-yang-diluncurkan-di-indo-defence-2022
  3. Hanani, Adly Bara (2022-11-10). "IFAR-22 'Bullpup', Senapan Serbu Kaliber 5,56mm Bikinan Batam". Ulasan.co (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  4. Bestari, Fardi (2022-11-03). "IFAR 22, Senapan Serbu Bullpup Buatan Dalam Negeri yang Diluncurkan Di Indo Defence 2022". Tempo (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  5. "Uji Coba Litbang Prototipe Senapan Serbu IFAR 22 dan Kendaraan Administrasi Ksatria". Badan Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kemhan RI (in Indonesian). April 11, 2023. Archived from the original on April 17, 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  6. "Balitbang Kemhan Uji Prototipe Senapan serbu IFAR 22 Buatan Swasta Nasional". liputan6.com (in Indonesian). 2023-03-24. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  7. "IFAR 22 assault rifle undergoes Defense Ministry's testing". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  8. https://mediaindonesia.com/politik-dan-hukum/534466/perkuat-pertahanan-negara-republikorp-garap-senapan-serbu-jenis-bullpup
  9. https://www.edrmagazine.eu/pt-republik-armamen-unveils-its-ifar-22-bullpup-assault-rifle
  10. https://twitter.com/defenceview_id/status/1637793516574363648/photo/1
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