SR 88
The SR 88 (Singapore Rifle 88) is an assault rifle designed and manufactured in Singapore by Chartered Industries of Singapore (CIS, now ST Kinetics).
| SR 88 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin | Singapore |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1984–2000 |
| Used by | See users |
| Wars | Bougainville conflict Solomon Islands conflict |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Chartered Industries of Singapore (CIS, now ST Kinetics) |
| Designed | 1978 |
| Manufacturer | • CIS: 1982–2000 |
| Produced | • SR 88: 1988-1995 • SR 88A: 1990-2000 |
| Variants | See variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | • SR 88: 3.68 kg (8.11 lb) • SR 88A/Carbine: 3.7 kg (8.16 lb) |
| Length | • SR 88: 912 mm (35.9 in) • SR 88A: 960 mm (37.8 in) • SR 88A Carbine: 810 mm (31.9 in) |
| Barrel length | 460 mm (18.1 in) |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Caliber | 5.56 mm (0.22 in) |
| Barrels | Single barrel (progressive RH parabolic twist, 6 grooves) |
| Action | Gas operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | • SR 88: 750 rounds/min • SR 88A: 800 rounds/min |
| Feed system | 30-round STANAG Magazine |
| Sights | Iron sights |
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