MCIWS

«Multi-Caliber Individual Weapon System»
Assault rifleIndia2014Limited

Indian modular system allowing conversion between 5.56×45, 7.62×39 and 6.8 SPC by swapping barrel and bolt.

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ID — MCIWS
Designation

MCIWS

DRDO / ARDE
Caliber
5.56×45 mm / 7.62×39 mm / 6.8 SPC

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Identity

Designation
MCIWS
Alias
Multi-Caliber Individual Weapon System
Manufacturer
DRDO / ARDE
Country
India
Year
2014
Category
Assault rifle
Status
Limited

Ballistics

Caliber
5.56×45 mm / 7.62×39 mm / 6.8 SPC
Muzzle velocity
900 m/s
Rate of fire
~600 rpm
Effective range
500 m

Dimensions

Barrel length
410 mm
Overall length
850 / 930 mm
Empty weight
3.5 kg

Mechanics

Operating system
Gas-operated, short-stroke piston
Bolt / action
Rotating bolt

Feed

System
Caricatore STANAG / AK in base al calibro
Standard capacity
30 rounds

Fire modes

SafeSemi-autoAuto

Historical profile

Developed by ARDE Pune and unveiled at DefExpo 2014. Conceptually close to the CZ Bren 2 BR, it features a full-length Picatinny rail and an interchangeable barrel system that can be swapped in minutes.

The programme remained in the prototype phase: rapid adoption of the AK-203 and SIG716 reduced project priority.

Main users

India (prototipo)

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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