Pindad PS-01

Pindad PS-01
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of originIndonesia
Service history
In servicePrototypes only
Production history
DesignerPT Pindad
Designed2007
ManufacturerPT Pindad
Specifications
Mass1.2 kg
Length275 mm (11 in)
Barrel length190 mm (7 in)

Cartridge5.56×21mm PINDAD
ActionBlowback
Maximum firing range100 m
Feed system18-round detachable box magazine
SightsIron

The Pindad PS-01 (Indonesian: Pistol Serbu, lit.'Assault Pistol') is a PDW-caliber pistol developed by Pindad.[1] It was meant to be used by special forces units, tank and aircraft crew personnel as a self-defense weapon.[2]

History

The PS-01 was developed by Colonel Rihahanto, who developed the pistol from August to September 2007.[2] Pindad announced in August 2008 that the PS-01 and 5.56x21mm would be mass produced after they get certification.[3]

Working models were first shown at the 2008 Indo Defence Expo & Forum,[4] which was held from November 19-22, 2008.[5][6]

After field tests were conducted, the Indonesian military dropped the PS-01 from consideration since it did not have full auto capabilities.[2]

Design

The PS-01 can be equipped with a suppressor on the barrel with pistol-based tactical accessories attached underneath the barrel, using 18-round magazines.[2] The pistol has a barrel length of 190 mm and a weight of 1.234 kg.[2] Its effective firing range is at 100 meters.[2]

References

  1. ^ "PINDAD PS-01 Assault Pistol 5.56x21mm -". July 2011. Archived from the original on 2023-01-25. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Пистолет Pindad PS-01 Serbu (Индонезия. 2007 год)" (in Ukrainian). 2019-05-07. Archived from the original on 2019-06-12. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  3. ^ https://www.antaranews.com/berita/112169/pindad-siap-produksi-pistol-serbu-secara-massal
  4. ^ "INDODEFENCE 2008 EXPO & FORUM - Small Arms Review". 2 January 2010. Archived from the original on 17 August 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  5. ^ https://www.antaranews.com/berita/123470/400-perusahaan-ikuti-pameran-pertahanan-indonesia-2008
  6. ^ https://www.viva.co.id/amp/arsip/10400-2008-indodefense-expo-and-forum-opened