JVPC

«Joint Venture Protective Carbine»
PDWIndia2020In service

Indian PDW carbine in proprietary 5.56×30 mm MINSAS, lightweight and high-cadence for assault troops.

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ID — JVPC
Designation

JVPC

DRDO / ARDE
Caliber
5.56×30 mm MINSAS

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Identity

Designation
JVPC
Alias
Joint Venture Protective Carbine
Manufacturer
DRDO / ARDE
Country
India
Year
2020
Category
PDW
Status
In service

Ballistics

Caliber
5.56×30 mm MINSAS
Muzzle velocity
650 m/s
Rate of fire
~700 rpm
Effective range
100 m
Maximum range
200 m

Dimensions

Barrel length
300 mm
Overall length
575 / 800 mm
Empty weight
3 kg

Mechanics

Operating system
Presa di gas
Bolt / action
Rotating bolt

Feed

System
Double-stack magazine
Standard capacity
30 rounds

Fire modes

SafeSemi-autoAuto

Historical profile

Developed by ARDE as part of the MSMC (Modern Sub-Machine Carbine) programme, it uses the India-developed 5.56×30 mm MINSAS cartridge: a shortened 5.56 NATO optimised for short barrels.

Officially adopted by the Indian paramilitary forces (CRPF) in 2021 and produced by AWEIL.

Main users

India (CRPF, esercito)

Key components

  • ●Stock — Shoulder rest.
  • ●Receiver — Weapon body with internal mechanisms.
  • ●Grip — Primary grip.
  • ●Magazine — Cartridge feed.
  • ●Barrel — Guides the projectile.

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