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Dasan Machineries DSAR-15
Indonesian Maritime Security Agency SRT operator firing the DSAR15P
TypeAssault rifle
Carbine
Place of originRepublic of Korea
Production history
DesignerDasan Machineries
Designed2020-2023 (planned)
ManufacturerDasan Machineries (2024, planned)
Produced2024-present (planned)
Specifications
Mass3.0 kg (6.6 lb) (DSAR15PC, w/o magazine)
Length760 mm (30 in) (DSAR15PC, extended)
Barrel length292 mm (11.5 in) (DSAR15PC)

Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
Action
  • direct gas impingement (DSAR-15)
  • short-stroke gas piston (DSAR-15P, DSAR-15PC)
Rate of fire700-950 rounds/min
Effective firing range550 m
Feed systemSTANAG 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.

History

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To replace the outdated K1A in service, the Republic of Korea Armed Forces initiated two submachine gun acquisition programs:[2]

  1. Special Operations Submachine Gun Type-I, first announced in 2016, which focuses on developing new weapon systems intended for large-scale deployment to across all branches of Republic of Korea Armed Forces.
  2. Special Operations Submachine Gun Type-II, first announced in 2019, which focuses on acquiring already-developed weapons in smaller quantities to meet immediate operational demand, primarily from Republic of Korea Army Special Warfare Command.

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]

Variants

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  • DSAR-15: AR-15 type assault rifle chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO and operates via direct gas impingement.[11]
  • DSAR-15P: Modified DSAR-15 featuring a short-stroke piston action derived from the HK416 and CAR 816.[12] 3 different barrel length available: 11.5 in (CQB), 14.5 in (carbine), and 16 in (rifle).[13]
    • DSAR-15PC: Modified DSAR-15P CQB.[5] Initially selected by the ROK Armed Forces to replace the K1A SMG, but the project was later cancelled.
    • DSAR-15PQ: Modified DSAR-15PC with a quick-release barrel.

Users

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References

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  1. ^ "Dasan Machineries e-Catalog 2019" (PDF). Dasan Machineries. 2018-10-24.
  2. ^ a b "특수작전용 기관단총 1형 사업 재개". 디펜스투데이 (in Korean). 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  3. ^ "[단독]M16·K1A 거쳐... 차기 기관단총 'K-16'으로 가나". Sedaily. 2020-06-21.
  4. ^ "[밀톡] 빈라덴 잡은 그총보다 세다, 특전사 44년만에 새 기관단총". Chosun Ilbo. 2020-06-28.
  5. ^ a b "South Korea's DAPA selects DSAR-15PC carbine variant for RoKA's Special Warfare Command". www.janes.com. Archived from the original on 16 June 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  6. ^ "[단독]'기밀유출' 특수작전용 기관단총 결국 개발 중단". news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2021-07-14.
  7. ^ "논란의 '특수작전용 기관단총' 원점으로... 노인 학대 K1A 생명만 연장?". www.metroseoul.co.kr. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
  8. ^ "Dasan Shows Wares at Seoul ADEX 2023 – Small Arms Defense Journal". 6 November 2023.
  9. ^ "SNT Motiv". sntmotiv.com. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  10. ^ SNT Motiv Presents K13 Carbine at Seoul ADEX 2023. Small Arms Defense Journal. 13 October 2023
  11. ^ "DASAN MACHINERIES CO., LTD". www.da-san.co.kr. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  12. ^ "DASAN MACHINERIES CO., LTD". www.da-san.co.kr. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  13. ^ "South Korea Special Forces select Dasan Machineries DSAR-15P as future assault rifle | June 2020 News Defense Global Security army industry | Defense Security global news industry army 2020 | Archive News year". 16 June 2020.
  14. ^ Global Defense News (December 8, 2023) "Bangladesh acquires South Korean Dsar-15 assault rifles.", Army Recognition, 2024, https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/army-news-2023/bangladesh-acquires-south-korean-dsar-15-assault-rifles?highlight=WyJkc2FyIiwxNV0=, Accessed on May 23, 2024
  15. ^ "Tim Elit Bakamla RI Latihan Tembak dengan Senjata Barunya". bakamla.go.id (in Indonesian). 21 March 2021. Archived from the original on 3 June 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
  16. ^ "Mengenal Dasan DSAR15P, senjata andalan SRT Bakamla RI". airspace-review.com (in Indonesian). 13 April 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
  17. ^ "Senapan Dasan DSAR-15P buatan Korea didistribusikan ke satuan jajaran TNI". airspace-review.com (in Indonesian). 8 December 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  18. ^ "육군 특전사 주력화기 K1A, 40년만에 교체된다…신형 개발 추진". Yonhap. 2020-06-28.
  19. ^ Global Defense News (October 24, 2023) "Philippine National Police receives 5,755 Korean DSAR15 assault rifles.", Army Recognition, 2024, https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/army-news-2023/philippine-national-police-receives-batch-of-5-755-korean-dsar15-assault-rifles?highlight=WyJkc2FyMTUiXQ==, Accessed on May 23, 2024