American self-loading rifle Kel-tec SU-16
This self-loading rifle was developed by the well-known American company "Kel-tec CNC Industries", it continues the successful development of commercial weapons already released rifle lightweight type Kel-tec SUB2000. For the first time, the rifle was shown to the public in 2003. Today, the rifle is successfully manufactured by the company and is available for sale in various versions.
The main purpose of the self-loading rifle Kel-tec SU-16 is positioned as a weapon for tourists and travelers, as well as for those who can find a worthy use of this weapon using the “hunting” 5,56 × 45-mm ammunition. Ammunition - a civilian version of the famous NATO military patron 5,56 × 45-mm. The rifle is lightweight and compact, especially when folded. Perhaps use this rifle for security and safety services.
Shortened versions from Kel-tec CNC Industries, rifles SU-16D and SU-16C are suitable for police units. Shooting from such rifles is possible with a decomposed butt. All modifications of the SU-16 rifle are provided with good reliability and acceptable shooting accuracy. 400 meters using an optical sight and 200 meters without it.
Kel-tec SU-16 device
All modifications of the SU-16 rifle use automatic vapor-type automatic equipment with a large piston stroke, which is located above the barrel. The barrel is locked with a rotary bolt with seven lugs radial execution for the clutch in the breech breech. Butt folding type, handguard and trunk box made of plastic. Ammunition is fed into the rifle with the help of box-type stores, they are compatible with the M16 and Ar-15 rifles.
The proprietary feature of the SU-16 rifles is the USM case, together with the semi-pistol-type grip and butt, connected by hinges with the barrel box. This made it possible for rifles, if necessary, to quickly fold in half. Shooting from a folded weapon is impossible. The USM case and the butt are fixed in a “combat” position with a transverse-type pin. The “SU-16D” and “SU-16C” rifle versions are equipped with a separate butt-folding butt, while it is possible to fire when the butt is folded. The versions of the SU-16В and SU-16А rifles are provided with a special cavity in the butt, where it is possible to store two spare box-shaped magazines. Self-loading rifles of the Kel-tec SU-16 type with the lettering “A”, “B” and “C” have a shank that can be folded and used as a bipod for firing. Sighting device - adjustable front sight and diopter rear sight of unregulated type. Rear sight mounted on the standard guide «Picatinny rail». It can be equipped with additional equipment - sights or flashlights.
Key Features:
- weight depending on the version from 1.7 to kilogram 2.3;
- length from 823 to 950 mm;
- barrel length from 234 to 467 mm;
- Shop 10-20-30 ammunition.
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