Like the SS1 before it, the SS2 is branched out into other related, though useful, battlefield forms. The SS2-V1 is the base primary assault rifle form while the SS2-V2 is nothing more than the carbine form with a shortened barrel assembly and shorter forend grip. The SS2-V4 is a Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) form intended to fill the role falling between the assault rifle soldier and the dedicated sniper. Optics in this version are standard. The SS2-V5 is a compact form based on the assault rifle version and will see issue to vehicle crews, special forces groups and paratroopers. In all, the various versions are chambered for the same 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge, utilize the STANAG magazine and keep a consistent form to the original SS2 design. This, of course, makes logistical and economic sense to any government military budget today.
To date, production and delivery of SS2 rifles has been somewhat limited since inception began in 2006 though the intent is to outright replace the outgoing SS1 family. Tens of thousands have been ordered since 2005. Of course large-scale acceptance of the weapon will be the ultimate deciding factor when judging the SS2's quality and usefulness on the modern battlefield.
PT Pindad has also saw fit to develop the SS3 - intended to follow the SS2 in service. This version is also chambered for the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge and retains much of the capabilities of the SS1 and SS2 prior. However, the design of the weapon if of the "bullpup" configuration which presents some benefits (and restrictions) in its overall operation. Bullpup assault rifles are proving exceedingly popular in today's gun market as the configuration consist of relocating the magazine feed aft of the pistol grip, making it part of the stock which, in turn, promotes for a more compact form while keeping a full-length barrel in use. Accuracy is said to be increased in single-shot fire for the operator can keep the primary bulk of the weapon close to his/her body. However, the stock is fixed and cannot be conveniently collapse as in conventionally-design weapon systems. The arrangement also keeps the cartridge ejection port dangerously close to the operator's face, favoring right-handed shooters. Automatic fire suffers somewhat due to increased muzzle climb.
To date, operators of the SS2 series rifles include Bangladesh, Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates. The UAE is set to produce the firearm locally under license. Bangladesh has acquired the SS2-V5 version for service with the Black Eagles special forces. The Indonesian Army and the special forces group Kopaska both operate the series.
Brunei, Iraq and Myanmar have expressed interest in committing to the Pindad product.
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