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The '''SP-81''' ("Signal pistol model 1981") is a Soviet/Russian flare gun, developed in 1980 and adopted in 1981, produced by [[ZiD|Kovrov plant/ZiD]]. Created as a replacement for the [[SPSh-44]], it actually represents its more compact version. It can be equipped by holster with a cartridge belt for ten charges. | The '''SP-81''' ("Signal pistol model 1981") is a Soviet/Russian flare gun, developed in 1980 and adopted in 1981, produced by [[ZiD|Kovrov plant/ZiD]]. Created as a replacement for the [[SPSh-44]], it actually represents its more compact version. It can be equipped by holster with a cartridge belt for ten charges. | ||
Like its predecessor, the SP-81 also exists in the ''AL-1'' line-thrower configuration. | Like its predecessor, the SP-81 also exists in the ''AL-1'' line-thrower configuration. | ||
It is also worth noting that the SP-81 was one of the few flare guns that had a combat version. In 1994, by special permission of the MAI, for truckers transporting especially valuable cargo, a version with an elongated heavy barrel, adapted for [[KS-23]] charges, was released. The regular cartridge was the "Volna-R". The order was for 10,000, it is not known how much was actually produced. | |||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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* '''Type:''' Flare Gun | * '''Type:''' Flare Gun | ||
* '''Caliber:''' 26.5mm | * '''Caliber:''' 26.5mm, 23.5mm (combat version) | ||
* '''Weight:''' {{convert|kg|0.6}} | * '''Weight:''' {{convert|kg|0.6}} | ||
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* '''Length:''' {{convert|mm|175}} | * '''Length:''' {{convert|mm|175}} | ||
* '''Barrel length:''' {{convert|mm|110}} | * '''Barrel length:''' {{convert|mm|110}}, {{convert|mm|250}} (combat version) | ||
* '''Feed System:''' 1 round (break-action) | * '''Feed System:''' 1 round (break-action) | ||
Revision as of 18:37, 20 July 2021
The SP-81 ("Signal pistol model 1981") is a Soviet/Russian flare gun, developed in 1980 and adopted in 1981, produced by Kovrov plant/ZiD. Created as a replacement for the SPSh-44, it actually represents its more compact version. It can be equipped by holster with a cartridge belt for ten charges.
Like its predecessor, the SP-81 also exists in the AL-1 line-thrower configuration.
It is also worth noting that the SP-81 was one of the few flare guns that had a combat version. In 1994, by special permission of the MAI, for truckers transporting especially valuable cargo, a version with an elongated heavy barrel, adapted for KS-23 charges, was released. The regular cartridge was the "Volna-R". The order was for 10,000, it is not known how much was actually produced.
Specifications
(1981 - Present)
- Type: Flare Gun
- Caliber: 26.5mm, 23.5mm (combat version)
- Weight: 1.3 lbs (0.6 kg)
- Length: 6.9 in (17.5 cm)
- Barrel length: 4.3 in (11 cm), 9.8 in (25 cm) (combat version)
- Feed System: 1 round (break-action)
- Fire Modes: Single Shot
The SP81 Flare Pistol and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Darkest Hour | Olivia Thirlby | Natalie | 2011 | |
| A Quiet Outpost (Tikhaya zastava) | Russian border guards | 2011 |