Rifle 7.62 mm 1A1

• This is a self-loading gas operated and air-cooled rifle. A gas cylinder and an adjustable gas regulator are fitted on the top of the barrel. The amount of gas acting on the piston is controlled by the gas regulator to ensure smooth functioning of the rifle. The pistol returns independently to the forward position after each shot. A flash eliminator is fitted on the muzzle end on which a bayonet can be fitted for close quarter fighting. A projector grenade can also be fitted for grenade fighting.
  
  

Length of weapon
      - Butt Normal                   : 44.85 in (1139.19 mm)
      - Butt Folded                   : 21 in (533.4 mm)

Calibre                               : 7.62 mm                           
                                     
Weight of weapon
      - Full magazine,sling & bayonet : 12 lbs 2 oz (5.4999 Kg)
      - Empty magazine                : 10 lbs 4 oz (4.649 Kg)
      - Without magazine              : 9 lbs 11 oz (4.396 Kg)

Type of magazine                      : Box

Magazine capacity                     : 20 rounds

Weight of magazine
      - Empty                         : 9 oz (0.255 Kg)
      - Full                          : 1 lb 9 oz (0.708 Kg)

Type of sight used
with Range Setting
      - Fore sight                    : Adjustable pole type
      - Back sight                    : Aperture graduated 200-600 yds.

Max. effective range                  : 600 yds. (548.64 metres)

System of operation                   : Gas

Cyclic rate of firing                 : 60 rounds per minute

Type of bayonet used                  : Bayonet 2A (10 in long blade)

Barrel
      - Bore diameter                 : L 0.297 in. H 0.299 in
      - No. of grooves                : 6
      - Twist                         : Right handed
      - Pitch of rifling              : 1 turn in 12 in (304.8 mm)

Capability of fitting
    With projector grenade            : Can be fitted

Muzzle velocity                       : 822.93 m/s +/- 9.14 m/s

Sight of radius                       : 21.77 - 552.95 mm

Trigger pull                          : 6 to 9 lbs (2.72 to 4.08 Kg)