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Dasan Machineries DSAR-15 | |
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Indonesian Maritime Security Agency SRT operator firing the DSAR15P | |
Type |
Assault rifle Carbine |
Place of origin | Republic of Korea |
Production history | |
Designer | Dasan Machineries |
Designed | 2020-2023 (planned) |
Manufacturer | Dasan Machineries (2024, planned) |
Specifications | |
Mass | 3.0 kg (6.6 lb) (DSAR15PC, w/o magazine) |
Length | 760 mm (30 in) (DSAR15PC, extended) |
Barrel length | 292 mm (11.5 in) (DSAR15PC) |
Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
Action |
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Rate of fire | 700-950 rounds/min |
Effective firing range | 550 m |
Feed system | STANAG Magazine |
References | [1] |
The Dasan Machineries DSAR-15 is a 5.56×45mm NATO selective fire AR-15–style assault rifle manufactured by Dasan Machineries.
To replace the outdated K1A in service, the Republic of Korea Armed Forces initiated two submachine gun acquisition programs: [2]
For the Type-I program (provisionally named K16 at the time by the media, though this designation was later officially assigned to the S&T Motiv K16 general-purpose machine gun chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO), there would be three years of development and one year of feasibility study between 2020 and 2024, with mass production scheduled to commence by 2024. [3]
On 23 June 2020, the DSAR-15PC—a variant of the DSAR-15 modified with a short-stroke gas piston operating system and designed for close-quarters battle—was chosen as the base model for the Type-I program. This decision followed a competition against the S&T Motiv STC-16. [4] According to an unnamed South Korean military official, special forces personnel from the 707th Special Mission Group and the 13th Special Mission Brigade were to receive 1,000 DSAR-15PCs. 15,000 DSAR-15PCs with modifications based on feedback would be delivered by 2023. [5]
However, the DSAR-15PC was canceled in June 2021 due to allegations that a former executive of the manufacturer had leaked military secrets. This setback forced the program to start over and select alternative firearms. [6] [7] There are allegations that the cancellation was politically motivated. [8]
The Type-I program eventually restarted in 2023. Despite facing penalties, Dasan Machineries, initially a preferred bidder, is expected to bid for the program with the new DSAR-15PQ model, which feature a quick-release barrel. [2]
Meanwhile, in the Type-II program, the S&T Motiv STC-16 was selected and designated as K13 in October 2023. An initial batch of 1,710 was ordered, while an improved version will be offered to compete against the Dasan DSAR-15 offering for the reinitiated Type-I project to deliver another 16,000 carbines. [9] [10]
This article needs additional citations for
verification. (December 2020) |
Dasan Machineries DSAR-15 | |
---|---|
![]()
Indonesian Maritime Security Agency SRT operator firing the DSAR15P | |
Type |
Assault rifle Carbine |
Place of origin | Republic of Korea |
Production history | |
Designer | Dasan Machineries |
Designed | 2020-2023 (planned) |
Manufacturer | Dasan Machineries (2024, planned) |
Specifications | |
Mass | 3.0 kg (6.6 lb) (DSAR15PC, w/o magazine) |
Length | 760 mm (30 in) (DSAR15PC, extended) |
Barrel length | 292 mm (11.5 in) (DSAR15PC) |
Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
Action |
|
Rate of fire | 700-950 rounds/min |
Effective firing range | 550 m |
Feed system | STANAG Magazine |
References | [1] |
The Dasan Machineries DSAR-15 is a 5.56×45mm NATO selective fire AR-15–style assault rifle manufactured by Dasan Machineries.
To replace the outdated K1A in service, the Republic of Korea Armed Forces initiated two submachine gun acquisition programs: [2]
For the Type-I program (provisionally named K16 at the time by the media, though this designation was later officially assigned to the S&T Motiv K16 general-purpose machine gun chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO), there would be three years of development and one year of feasibility study between 2020 and 2024, with mass production scheduled to commence by 2024. [3]
On 23 June 2020, the DSAR-15PC—a variant of the DSAR-15 modified with a short-stroke gas piston operating system and designed for close-quarters battle—was chosen as the base model for the Type-I program. This decision followed a competition against the S&T Motiv STC-16. [4] According to an unnamed South Korean military official, special forces personnel from the 707th Special Mission Group and the 13th Special Mission Brigade were to receive 1,000 DSAR-15PCs. 15,000 DSAR-15PCs with modifications based on feedback would be delivered by 2023. [5]
However, the DSAR-15PC was canceled in June 2021 due to allegations that a former executive of the manufacturer had leaked military secrets. This setback forced the program to start over and select alternative firearms. [6] [7] There are allegations that the cancellation was politically motivated. [8]
The Type-I program eventually restarted in 2023. Despite facing penalties, Dasan Machineries, initially a preferred bidder, is expected to bid for the program with the new DSAR-15PQ model, which feature a quick-release barrel. [2]
Meanwhile, in the Type-II program, the S&T Motiv STC-16 was selected and designated as K13 in October 2023. An initial batch of 1,710 was ordered, while an improved version will be offered to compete against the Dasan DSAR-15 offering for the reinitiated Type-I project to deliver another 16,000 carbines. [9] [10]