| OFB Amogh Carbine | |
|---|---|
 Amogh carbine (top) at defense expo | |
| Type | Carbine |
| Place of origin | India |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Indian Coast Guard |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Indian Ordnance Factory |
| Unit cost | unknown |
| Specifications | |
| Mass |
2.95 kg (6.5 lb) empty[1] 3.27 kg (7.2 lb) with 30 rounds[1] |
| Length |
800 mm (31 in) (stock extended) 575 mm (22.6 in) (stock folded)[1] |
| Crew | 1 |
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| Cartridge | 5.56×30mm MINSAS[1] |
| Caliber | 5.56 mm (.223 in)[1] |
| Barrels | 1 |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt, Closed Breech[1] |
| Rate of fire | 700 round/min cyclic[1] |
| Muzzle velocity | 700 m/s (2,300 ft/s)[1] |
| Effective firing range | 200 m (220 yd)[1] |
| Feed system | 30-round box magazine |
| Sights | Open Sights or Reflex sights |
The OFB Amogh Carbine is a 5.56×30mm full automatic carbine designed & developed by Ordnance Factories Board. It is a derivative of the Excalibur rifle, which in turn is a development of the INSAS.
Description[]
AMOGH is a carbine developed by the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB),it is chambered in 5.56x30mm calibre specially developed for carbine role.The operating system is based on gas operated, long stroke piston with a rotating bolt.Weight of the carbine is 2.95 kg without magazine,it has an effective range of 200m along with a rate of fire of 700 rpm.
The receiver is made up of stamped sheet metal, while the handguard, pistol grip and side folding stock are made up of black colour, light weight polymer material.It has a 330mm long chrome plated barrel.Feed system is through a 30-round polymer magazine which is translucent to allow the shooter to know the number of rounds left in it. Charging handle is located at the side of receiver .Magazine release is similar to that of an ak 47 and insas rifle, with magazine catch lever located at the front of the trigger guard.
It has two firing mode single and auto. The carbine has fixed iron sights with front sight (post type) and rear sight (aperture type), there is a small rail on the top cover, which allows the mounting of various optical sights. It has provision of bayonet as an accessory.
Users[]
India
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Ordnance Factory Board. "India's new 5.56×30mm Amogh Carbine". ofbindia.gov.in. http://www.ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/weapons/wsc/add_31.htm. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
- ↑ "Indian Coast Guard.take Amogh as their new carbine". 8 February 2013. http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/this-lightweight-packs-a-punch/article4391733.ece. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
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