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The '''SAR-21''' ("'''Singapore Assault Rifle - 21st Century'''") is a bullpup assault rifle designed and manufactured in Singapore. First revealed and subsequently adopted by the Singapore Armed Forces in 1999, to replace the standard issue M16A1. | The '''SAR-21''' ("'''Singapore Assault Rifle - 21st Century'''") is a bullpup assault rifle designed and manufactured in Singapore. First revealed and subsequently adopted by the Singapore Armed Forces in 1999, to replace the standard issue M16A1. | ||
Revision as of 12:06, 21 March 2009
The SAR-21 ("Singapore Assault Rifle - 21st Century") is a bullpup assault rifle designed and manufactured in Singapore. First revealed and subsequently adopted by the Singapore Armed Forces in 1999, to replace the standard issue M16A1.
The SAR 21 and variants have been featured in the:
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SAR-21 LMG
Fitted with an open bolt, it has a heavy 513 mm barrel with an integral folding bipod.
SAR-21 Sharpshooter
Same as the basic SAR-21, but has 3.0x optical sight instead of standard 1.5x sight. The sight picture is composed of luminous black paint, allowing easier target engagement at night without use of the LAD.
SAR-21 Grenade Launcher
Attached with a CIS 40 mm or M203 grenade launcher. Several sub-variants/prototypes incorporate different targeting modules (or mounted on p-rails) for grenade target acquisition. Known sights to have been used include aiming quadrants, various optical sights and laser fire control systems.
SAR-21 P-rail
Has a Picatinny rail in place of its integral optical sight. Charging handle is moved to the left hand side of the weapon (Interchangeable with right side).
SAR-21 Modular Mounting System
Has integral optical sight and LAD removed to allow a wide variety of add-on tactical accessories, such as vertical assault grips, tactical lights and reflex sights. Charging handle is moved to the left hand side of the weapon. Similar to P-rail model with exception of shorter barrel.
SAR-21 Light Weight Carbine
A light weight SAR-21 variant was revealed during the Asian Defence Exhibition held in conjunction with Asian Aerospace 2006. The variant boasts an ultra-short barrel, shorter handguards and an integral holo-dot aiming recticle. A Picatinny rail is used as well.