Dasan Machineries DSAR-15
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| Dasan Machineries DSAR-15 | |
|---|---|
 Indonesian Maritime Security Agency SRT operator firing the DSAR15P | |
| Type | Assault rifle Carbine |
| Place of origin | Republic of Korea |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Dasan Machineries |
| Designed | 2020-2023 (planned) |
| Manufacturer | Dasan Machineries (2024, planned) |
| Produced | 2024-present (planned) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.0 kg (6.6 lb) (DSAR15PC, w/o magazine) |
| Length | 760 mm (30 in) (DSAR15PC, extended) |
| Barrel length | 292 mm (11.5 in) (DSAR15PC) |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Action |
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| Rate of fire | 700-950 rounds/min |
| Effective firing range | 550 m |
| Feed system | STANAG 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
[edit]To replace the outdated K1A in service, the Republic of Korea Armed Forces initiated two submachine gun acquisition programs:[2]
- 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.
- 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]
Bangladesh: The Special Warfare Diving and Salvage (SWADS) members of the Bangladesh Navy use DSAR15P variant. [14] [citation needed]
Indonesia: The Special Response Team of the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency used DSAR15P variant.[15][16] The variant is also used by special forces of the Armed Forces, such as Presidential Security Force, Koopssus, Denjaka, Kopaska, Bravo Detachment 90, and Armed Forces General HQ Detachment.[17]
South Korea: 1,000 DSAR-15PC selected to be fielded to the 707th Special Mission Group and the 13th Special Mission Brigade of the ROKASWC prior to mass production stage to gain feedback. 16,300 were planned produced in 2024,[18] but the proposed acquisition was cancelled in June 2021.
Philippines: Philippine National Police received 5,755 DSAR-15s in 2023. [19]
References
[edit]- ^ "Dasan Machineries e-Catalog 2019" (PDF). Dasan Machineries. 2018-10-24.
- ^ a b "특수작전용 기관단총 1형 사업 재개". 디펜스투데이 (in Korean). 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ "[단독]M16·K1A 거쳐... 차기 기관단총 'K-16'으로 가나". Sedaily. 2020-06-21.
- ^ "[밀톡] 빈라덴 잡은 그총보다 세다, 특전사 44년만에 새 기관단총". Chosun Ilbo. 2020-06-28.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "[단독]'기밀유출' 특수작전용 기관단총 결국 개발 중단". news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ "논란의 '특수작전용 기관단총' 원점으로... 노인 학대 K1A 생명만 연장?". www.metroseoul.co.kr. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ "Dasan Shows Wares at Seoul ADEX 2023 – Small Arms Defense Journal". 6 November 2023.
- ^ "SNT Motiv". sntmotiv.com. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ SNT Motiv Presents K13 Carbine at Seoul ADEX 2023. Small Arms Defense Journal. 13 October 2023
- ^ "DASAN MACHINERIES CO., LTD". www.da-san.co.kr. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ "DASAN MACHINERIES CO., LTD". www.da-san.co.kr. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Mengenal Dasan DSAR15P, senjata andalan SRT Bakamla RI". airspace-review.com (in Indonesian). 13 April 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ "Senapan Dasan DSAR-15P buatan Korea didistribusikan ke satuan jajaran TNI". airspace-review.com (in Indonesian). 8 December 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "육군 특전사 주력화기 K1A, 40년만에 교체된다…신형 개발 추진". Yonhap. 2020-06-28.
- ^ 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