SS-77 (SS - from the first letters of the names of the creators - Smith and Soregi, 77 - the year the development began) - South African single machine gun . It was designed to replace the FN MAG in connection with the international arms embargo in South Africa. In 1986 he entered service with the national defense forces of South Africa. Manufactured by Denel Land Systems. [one]
| SS-77 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type of | Single machine gun |
| A country |  South Africa |
| Service history | |
| Years of operation | 1986 - present time |
| Wars and conflicts | War of Independence Namibia |
| Production history | |
| Constructor | Richard Joseph Smith Laszlo Soreghi |
| Designed by | 1977 |
| Manufacturer | Denel Land Systems |
| Years of production | 1986 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight, kg | 9.6 |
| Length mm | 1170 (950 with folded butt) |
| Barrel length, mm | 585 |
| Cartridge | 7.62 × 51 mm |
| Work principles | powder gas discharge |
| Rate of fire shots / min | 700-900 |
| starting speed bullets , m / s | 840 |
| Maximum range, m | 1800 |
| Type of ammunition | Tapes M13 , R1M1 and DM1 for 100 or 200 rounds |
| Aim | fly; sector sight |
Content
Description
The principle of operation is based on the discharge of powder gases through a side opening in the barrel, with a long piston stroke. The machine gun is equipped with a gas regulator. The gas regulator has three positions, which allows you to increase or decrease the pressure of gases on the piston in order to reduce pollution and regulate the rate of fire. The barrel is locked by tilting the bolt in the horizontal plane with the help of two protrusions that enter the grooves on the sides of the receiver. After the bullet is taken out of the barrel, the bolt comes out of the clutches with the receiver and returns, the sleeve is removed from the chamber and ejected from the machine gun. When returning to the initial position, the bolt sends the new cartridge into the chamber, and the last movement of the piston engages the bolt with the barrel of the machine gun. [2]
The machine gun has a folding bipod. In 1994, the “Mini-SS” set was created for the SS-77, which allows the remaking of a 5.56 × 45 mm machine gun. Conversion from a version of 7.62 mm to 5.56 mm and back can be carried out in the field.
The fire is only in queues. The supply is carried out from the tape: loose American M13 and South African R1M1 or segmented German DM1. M13 and R1M1 can be interchanged, the use of DM1 requires the replacement of individual parts of the cartridge feeder. Quick-barrel with longitudinal cooling fins.
The machine gun is equipped with a mechanical sight at 200-1800 m. [3] There is a handle for carrying.
| Version | Length | Barrel length | Weight |
| SS-77 | 1155 mm | 550 mm | 9.6 kg |
| Mini-SS | 1000 mm | 515 mm | 8.26 kg |
Performance characteristics
- Patron: 7.62 × 51 mm NATO.
- Weapon weight: 9.60 kg.
- Weapon length: 950 mm (with folded butt); 1170 mm (with folded butt).
- Barrel length: 585 mm.
- Rifling: 4 rifling; pitch 305 mm.
- Sights: front sight; sector sight
- Rate of fire: 700-900 rds / min., Adjustable.
- Initial bullet speed: 840 m / s.
Operators
- Colombia : Colombian National Police, Colombian Marine Corps . [four]
- Kenya : Kenya Air Force : for IAR 330 helicopters. [five]
- Kuwait [6]
- Philippines : Special Forces of the Philippine National Police .
- Rwanda : A small part purchased in 1992. [7]
- Romania : 215 SS-77 purchased in 2008 and shipped in 2009. [eight]
- South Africa : a single machine gun of the South African National Defense Forces . [9] In service since 1986. [ten]
Notes
- ↑ Denel Land Systems | Infantry Weapons - SS77
- ↑ Vektor SS-77 machine gun
- ↑ Security Arm's Vektor SS77 & Mini SS
- ↑ http://www.aerospace-index.com/images/denel/denelnewslettersept06.pdf
- ↑ Denel Land Systems shows off capabilities . defenseweb.co.za . defenseweb. The appeal date is July 3, 2014.
- ↑ Jane's Infantry Weapons 2009/2010. - 35th. - Coulsdon: Jane's Information Group, January 27, 2009. - ISBN 978-0-7106-2869-5 .
- ↑ Human Rights Watch (Jan '94): Arming Rwanda Archived July 28, 2014.
- ↑ dpa.ro Archived March 2, 2012. Retrieved on February 15, 2012.
- ↑ home
- ↑ Modern Firearms - Vector SS-77 and Mini-SS