Iranian machine Khaybar KH 2002
Among the new products from famous manufacturers weapons models of lesser known brands are often lost. Such weapons are rarely distinguished by something new and are usually created for domestic needs and small exports to other countries that cannot afford their own development and production. So in 2003, a machine from the Iranian manufacturer Defense Industries Organization was created and demonstrated to the public.
History create machine Khaybar KH 2002
The pedigree of the Iranian rifle KH 2002 is rather long and in its outlines one can hardly see the weapon with which everything began. Let's try to unleash the whole chain.
KH 2002 is a deep upgrade of the DIO S-5,56, which in turn is a copy of the Chinese CQ 5.56. Well, looking at the CQ 5.56, it’s not difficult to see that this is an American M16А1 with minor differences.
Looking at the weapons that the Iranian designers turned out to be, it’s really difficult to even assume that it all began with the M16A1.
It took only three years to develop a new machine gun, although there was no urgent need for a new weapon. But on the wave of interest in weapons in the configuration of the bullpup, this automatic machine, with its cheapness, could not only interest the military and the police, but also bring money from exports. However, the machine did not make much noise, although it interested many.
The design of the machine Khaybar KH 2002
The Iranian machine gun is made in the bullpup layout and has a number of drawbacks that are characteristic of weapons assembled in this form. The main disadvantage of the machine is that the window for ejection of spent cartridges cannot be transferred from the right to the left side of the weapon. That is, left handed users will not be comfortable using Khaybar KH 2002. These inconveniences will be caused not only by the sleeves flying in front of the face, but also by the fact that the switch of the fuse-translator of fire modes is located on the left side almost at the very back of the machine gun.
The weapon automatics is built according to the scheme of work with the removal of a part of the powder gases from the barrel bore, with their direct impact on the bolt group, that is, the completely analogous design М16А1.
An interesting solution was the creation of a large safety bracket, the entire length of the handle to hold. This allows the weapon to be used in a warm glove without any interference. In order to ensure the safety of the handling of weapons on the pistol grip there is a large automatic fuse button that blocks the trigger of the machine gun.
The bolt handle was placed under the rear pillar, which is also the handle for carrying the weapon. It is noteworthy that the cocking handle is rigidly connected with it and moves during firing, which means that with its help it will be possible to eliminate some delays in case of occurrence.
The trigger mechanism of the machine, as well as automation, is completely analogous to the M16А1, with the only exception that long thrust has been added to carry the pistol grip and the trigger forward in front of the weapon shop. USM allows you to fire as a single shot, and the queue. The ability to shoot with a cut-off of several rounds of the machine is missing.
Sights consist of a reversible diopter pillar and fly. Depending on the version of the weapon, the front sight is located either on one of the edges of the carrying handle, or on a separate stand.
In the front of the receiver, the machine has light bipods folding forward, although it would be more reasonable to try to add a seat for the under-barrel grenade launcher, on which, if necessary, the bipods could be installed.
Characteristics of the machine Khaybar KH 2002
Weapons produced in three versions, the main differences are in the length of the barrel, and accordingly the total length of the weapon and its mass. The basic version has a length of 780 millimeters and a mass of 3,7 kilograms. After it comes a slightly shorter version with a length of 730 millimeters and a mass of 3,6 kilograms. The most compact machine is also shorter on 50 millimeters and its weight is reduced by 100 grams. Weapon rate of fire is unchanged for all three options and is 850 shots per minute. The machine feeds from detachable stores with a capacity of 20 or 30 cartridges.
Pros and cons of the Iranian automaton
The main advantages of the weapon include not only its compact dimensions, but also the fact that it is made according to the already worked out scheme of automation, and therefore, with due quality of production, the machine will not have any obvious problems. The complete interchangeability of weapon parts makes repair easier, as there are plenty of various M16A1 options around the world.
The familiar scheme of automation will significantly simplify the process of weapons mastering by military personnel, although you still have to get used to the layout of the bullpup.
Interestingly, due to the “slimness” of the weapon, the Iranian Khaybar KH 2002 bayonet looks appropriate and can be used, since there is more than enough space for a convenient grip of the machine gun. Attached bayonet does not interfere with folding bipod.
The machine has more minuses than the manufacturer would have liked. Even if you close your eyes to the fact that the weapon has collected a full bouquet of the flaws of its layout, there are others besides them.
First of all, it should be noted that the balance is very strongly shifted back, which negates one of the advantages of the layout - the stable behavior of the barrel when maintaining automatic fire. There is even an opinion that the bipod on the arms is fixed just to level the balance, which does not quite help.
A lot of censures are caused by the cocking handle, perhaps this is the misfortune of only those weapons that were presented at the exhibition, but the handle dangled left and right, which is of course uncritical, but unpleasant. If the handle were slightly extended and inserted into the groove on the rear side of the rack, you could get rid of such a negative point.
In general, if you give any assessment to the Iranian machine, you can not fail to make a discount on the fact that this is just the third self-produced serial machine and the first machine developed independently, even if it is based on a well-known and well-established design. We can say that this is the result of the awareness of the fact that the weapons in the country should be their own so as not to depend on other countries. In any case, the foundation of its arms school in Iran has already been laid, and talented designers will always be there.
History create machine Khaybar KH 2002
The pedigree of the Iranian rifle KH 2002 is rather long and in its outlines one can hardly see the weapon with which everything began. Let's try to unleash the whole chain.KH 2002 is a deep upgrade of the DIO S-5,56, which in turn is a copy of the Chinese CQ 5.56. Well, looking at the CQ 5.56, it’s not difficult to see that this is an American M16А1 with minor differences.
Looking at the weapons that the Iranian designers turned out to be, it’s really difficult to even assume that it all began with the M16A1.
It took only three years to develop a new machine gun, although there was no urgent need for a new weapon. But on the wave of interest in weapons in the configuration of the bullpup, this automatic machine, with its cheapness, could not only interest the military and the police, but also bring money from exports. However, the machine did not make much noise, although it interested many.
The design of the machine Khaybar KH 2002
The Iranian machine gun is made in the bullpup layout and has a number of drawbacks that are characteristic of weapons assembled in this form. The main disadvantage of the machine is that the window for ejection of spent cartridges cannot be transferred from the right to the left side of the weapon. That is, left handed users will not be comfortable using Khaybar KH 2002. These inconveniences will be caused not only by the sleeves flying in front of the face, but also by the fact that the switch of the fuse-translator of fire modes is located on the left side almost at the very back of the machine gun. The weapon automatics is built according to the scheme of work with the removal of a part of the powder gases from the barrel bore, with their direct impact on the bolt group, that is, the completely analogous design М16А1.
An interesting solution was the creation of a large safety bracket, the entire length of the handle to hold. This allows the weapon to be used in a warm glove without any interference. In order to ensure the safety of the handling of weapons on the pistol grip there is a large automatic fuse button that blocks the trigger of the machine gun.
The bolt handle was placed under the rear pillar, which is also the handle for carrying the weapon. It is noteworthy that the cocking handle is rigidly connected with it and moves during firing, which means that with its help it will be possible to eliminate some delays in case of occurrence.
The trigger mechanism of the machine, as well as automation, is completely analogous to the M16А1, with the only exception that long thrust has been added to carry the pistol grip and the trigger forward in front of the weapon shop. USM allows you to fire as a single shot, and the queue. The ability to shoot with a cut-off of several rounds of the machine is missing.Sights consist of a reversible diopter pillar and fly. Depending on the version of the weapon, the front sight is located either on one of the edges of the carrying handle, or on a separate stand.
In the front of the receiver, the machine has light bipods folding forward, although it would be more reasonable to try to add a seat for the under-barrel grenade launcher, on which, if necessary, the bipods could be installed.
Characteristics of the machine Khaybar KH 2002
Weapons produced in three versions, the main differences are in the length of the barrel, and accordingly the total length of the weapon and its mass. The basic version has a length of 780 millimeters and a mass of 3,7 kilograms. After it comes a slightly shorter version with a length of 730 millimeters and a mass of 3,6 kilograms. The most compact machine is also shorter on 50 millimeters and its weight is reduced by 100 grams. Weapon rate of fire is unchanged for all three options and is 850 shots per minute. The machine feeds from detachable stores with a capacity of 20 or 30 cartridges.Pros and cons of the Iranian automaton
The main advantages of the weapon include not only its compact dimensions, but also the fact that it is made according to the already worked out scheme of automation, and therefore, with due quality of production, the machine will not have any obvious problems. The complete interchangeability of weapon parts makes repair easier, as there are plenty of various M16A1 options around the world.The familiar scheme of automation will significantly simplify the process of weapons mastering by military personnel, although you still have to get used to the layout of the bullpup.
Interestingly, due to the “slimness” of the weapon, the Iranian Khaybar KH 2002 bayonet looks appropriate and can be used, since there is more than enough space for a convenient grip of the machine gun. Attached bayonet does not interfere with folding bipod.
The machine has more minuses than the manufacturer would have liked. Even if you close your eyes to the fact that the weapon has collected a full bouquet of the flaws of its layout, there are others besides them.
First of all, it should be noted that the balance is very strongly shifted back, which negates one of the advantages of the layout - the stable behavior of the barrel when maintaining automatic fire. There is even an opinion that the bipod on the arms is fixed just to level the balance, which does not quite help.
A lot of censures are caused by the cocking handle, perhaps this is the misfortune of only those weapons that were presented at the exhibition, but the handle dangled left and right, which is of course uncritical, but unpleasant. If the handle were slightly extended and inserted into the groove on the rear side of the rack, you could get rid of such a negative point.
In general, if you give any assessment to the Iranian machine, you can not fail to make a discount on the fact that this is just the third self-produced serial machine and the first machine developed independently, even if it is based on a well-known and well-established design. We can say that this is the result of the awareness of the fact that the weapons in the country should be their own so as not to depend on other countries. In any case, the foundation of its arms school in Iran has already been laid, and talented designers will always be there.
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