are we really developed it from scratch or feels like it was "upsized" version of other rifle ?
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The Indonesian Army Research and Development Agency (Dislitbangad) tested the Anti-Materiel 20 mm Caliber Sniper Rifle Prototype as a result of the Research and Development activities of Dislitbangad in collaboration with PT Pindad (Persero) at the Pussenarmed Batujajar Shooting Range, West Bandung. Wednesday (15/9/2021).
The Head of the TNI AD Research and Development Service (Kadislitbangad) Brigadier General Terry Tresna Purnama., S.I.Kom., M.M, as Kagiat said that the trial of the 20 mm Anti-Materiel Sniper Rifle Prototype was the result of the Research and Development activities of the Dislitbangad in collaboration with PT. Pindad (Persero) is a Kal Sniper Rifle. 20 mm Anti Materiel which is used to shoot targets that are relatively far away with accurate aiming results as well as impact results that can immobilize/destroy targets.
The making of this prototype is based on the idea of creating a special rifle that can paralyze or destroy enemy war equipment on land targets such as Ranpur and Rantis and air targets, namely fixed-wing aircraft. In 2018 Dislitbangad cooperated with PT. Pindad through the Litbanghan program has succeeded in making the Kal Sniper Rifle Prototype. 20 mm Anti Materiel and in 2021 a trial will be carried out to obtain certification so that it can be used as information for further development. In the trial of the Anti-Materiel 20 mm caliber Sniper Rifle Prototype, the results of the Research and Development Research and Development activities should be adjusted to the Technical Specification Standard (SST) for the Kal Sniper Rifle Prototype. 20 mm Anti Materiel R & D results that have been determined which in general requirements, Standard Technical Specifications (SST) Sniper Rifle Prototype Kal. This 20 mm Anti-Materiel should guide the current implementation of trials/certifications.
"In order to obtain quality materiel, the Kal. 20 mm Anti-Materiel Sniper Rifle Prototype must meet general requirements which include scientific and technological requirements (rules). Aspects that must be considered in the general requirements are the economic aspect, the level of technology used, the ability of industry support in state and national logistical support capabilities. Although these requirements are qualitative in nature, the assessment is in the form of numbers (quantitative) whose boundaries have been clearly determined and must be used as one of the basic considerations in analyzing the results of the test results of the Kal 20 mm Anti Sniper Rifle Prototype The material aspects that become the general requirements are: Materials/components used in the manufacture or design of the Kal 20 mm Anti-Materiel Sniper Rifle Prototype as a result of this R&D come from domestic sources, have high economic value both in terms of procurement and during usage.Proto Sniper Rifle type Kal. 20 mm Anti Materiel during operation has a higher value (economical) compared to the price at the time of procurement, has high/advanced technology. Sniper Rifle Prototype Kal. 20 mm Anti Materiel must be the latest product using the latest/not outdated technology, easy to support and procure materiel. Sniper Rifle Prototype Kal. 20 mm Anti Materiel in the process of procuring spare parts must be fulfilled until the end of its useful life (Life of Time), has a relatively long service life. Sniper Rifle Prototype Kal. 20 mm Anti Materiel must be used for a minimum of 10 years," he said enthusiastically and inspiringly.
Furthermore, Kadislitbangad added that what needs to be considered in the tactical requirements of the Kal Sniper Rifle Prototype technical requirements. 20 mm Anti Materiel covers intelligence aspects, where security and confidentiality elements must be considered, from operational aspects, elements of use, mobilization, and maintenance must be easy because of the orientation of using the Kal Sniper Rifle Prototype. This 20 mm Anti Materiel is for special units. Apart from that, personnel aspects, comfort and security elements for user soldiers must also be prioritized, including from the logistical aspect of the supply and distribution elements, so that the tactical requirement is to have high shooting accuracy.
" The prototype of the Kal. 20 mm Anti Materiel Sniper Rifle can provide good shooting accuracy, resistant to environmental influences. The Kal. 20 mm Anti Materiel Sniper Rifle prototype can adapt to the surrounding environmental conditions, easy to carry, maintain and service. The prototype of the Sniper Rifle Cal. 20 mm Anti Materiel can be easily used by soldiers both in carrying, maintaining and when operating it is shock resistant. The prototype of the Kal. 20 mm Anti Materiel Sniper Rifle can withstand limited shocks when moving and due to light impacts during transport, easy to disassemble install without special tools. The prototype of the Cal. 20 mm Sniper Rifle Anti Materiel can be disassembled without using special tools
. Sniper Rifle Prototype Kal. 20 mm Anti Materiel can provide security when operated by soldiers, Has a relatively long effective range. Sniper Rifle Prototype Kal. The 20 mm Anti Materiel can still shoot targets with precision by using an optical sight attached to it," he concluded.
In the trial of the Anti-Material 20 mm Caliber Sniper Rifle Prototype as a result of the Research and Development Dislitbangad activity, the Cpl Major Test Team Edi Suwarno explained the implementation of the test with the following aspects, first, the construction and equipment aspects of the test material were the requirements for the Kal Sniper Rifle Prototype design requirements. 20 mm Anti Materiel such as weight, dimensions, type and others. Second, the test material for the ability aspect is a requirement that describes the use value of the material when it is used to carry out the unit's main tasks. Third, the test material for the Smooth Work aspect is a requirement related to the malfunction of the use of the Kal Sniper Rifle Prototype. 20 mm Anti Materiel both under normal conditions and extreme conditions such as resistance to weather and terrain influences as well as resistance to continuous use and limited rough treatment. Fourth, the Human Aspect test material, is a requirement related to the comfort and safety of user personnel when the material is brought in mobility or operationalized.
Attending the Trial of the Anti-Materiel 20 mm Caliber Sniper Rifle Prototype as a result of the Research and Development activities of the Dislitbangad, among others, Paban III/Litbangasro Srenaad, Paban IV/Binsisops Sopsad, Head of Sub-Directorate and Alutsista Sdirsen Pussenif Kodiklatad, Kopassus Ship, Kasubditbinjat Dispalad Headquarters, Kasubditbinjat Optronikad, The Experts in Dislitbangad Matter, Head of Subdismat Dislitbangad, Head of Dislitbangad and related Indhan Partners from PT. Pindad
