When we talk of Army,The first thing that comes in our mind is Guns.These projectile firing Metal objects have been with us since 1000 AD.
Have you ever wondered which Gun does the Indian Army use ?
Being the Third Largest and the strongest Army,Indian Army uses a range of Guns for its Men.
The following are the Guns used by Indian Army during Combat :
1. Pistol Auto 9mm 1A
Usage : Standard Issue Service pistol
Type : Semi-automatic Pistol
Status : Inducted
Caliber : 9×19mm
Derived from : Browning Hi-Power
Replacement : None
2. SAF Carbine 1A/2A1
Usage : Standard Issue Sub Machine Gun
Type : Sub-machine Gun
Status : Inducted and will be Replaced
Caliber : 9×19mm
Derived from : Sterling Sub-machine gun
Replacement : Modern Sub Machine Carbine
3. INSAS Assault Rifle
Usage : Standard issue assault rifle
Type : Assault Rifle
Status : Inducted and to be Replaced
Caliber : 5.56×45mm NATO
Derived from : AKM, FN FAL, HK33, Steyr AUG, IMI Galil
Replacement : Will be replaced by a INSAS Excalibur or MCIWS
4. Mauser SP66
Usage : Standard Issue bolt-action Sniper rifle
Type : Sniper Rifle
Status : Inducted
Caliber : 7.62×51mm NATO
Derived from : Mauser Model 66
Replacement : None
5. Vidhw ansak Anti Material Rifle
Usage : Used for long range sniping and Anti-Material Role
Type : Anti Material Rifle
Status : Inducted
Caliber : 14.5×114mm, 12.7×108mm, 20x82mm
Derived from : Denel NTW-20
Replacement : None
6. AKM Assault Rifle
Usage : mainly Used in CT (Counter Terrorism) Operations.
Type : Assault Rifle
Status : Inducted
Caliber : 7.62×39mm M43
Derived from : AK-47
Replacement : None
7. Dragunov SVD59
Usage : Standard issue Designated Marksman rifle (DMR)
Type : Sniper Rifle
Status : Inducted and to be Replaced
Caliber : 7.62×54mmR
Derived from : none
Replacement : To be replaced by a 7.62mm NATO DMR under the Army modernization plan.
8. Heckler & Koch PSG1
Usage : Standard Issue Semi-automatic Sniper rifle
Type : Sniper Rifle
Status : Inducted
Caliber : 7.62×51mm NATO
Derived from : Mechanically derived from Heckler & Koch G3 Battle Rifle
Replacement : None
9. INSAS LMG (Light Machine Gun)
Usage : Standard Issue Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW)
Type : Light machine Gun
Status : Inducted
Caliber : 5.56×45mm NATO
Derived from : INSAS Assault Rifle
Replacement : None
10. Gun Machine 7.62 MM ‘1B’
Usage : Standard Issue Light machine gun
Type : Light machine Gun
Status : Inducted
Caliber : 7.62×51mm NATO
Derived from : Bren light machine gun
Replacement : None
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