The modern and reliable assault rifle is the basic weapon of infantry who performs special tasks in the border area. According to the experience of the Indian military, the 5.56mm rifle is considered more suitable for conventional warfare, because it can usually wound an enemy soldier and drag at least two enemy soldiers out of the battlefield, which will undoubtedly Attack the general morale of the opposing troops. The 7.62mm rifle is considered the first choice for counterattack, because the purpose of counterattack is to kill the enemy in one shot before launching an offensive.
In order to meet this requirement, three ordnance factories in India have tried to develop their own new rifles. Among the three prototype guns, the Shidao rifle manufacturer's gun was the original intention because it passed all the preliminary tests.
Shidao Rifle Factory has a long history of developing and manufacturing rifles. As early as during World War II, the factory produced 303-caliber rifles for the Allies. After the 1960s, the factory developed a 7.62mm semi-automatic rifle, which was called the "Ishapore rifle". This rifle has become the main firearm of the Indian security forces for decades. After the 1990s, the factory began to produce the 5.56mm "Insass" rifle, which is still the main individual weapon of the Indian infantry.
According to the Indians, the Ghatak assault rifle developed by the Shidao Rifle Factory has "all the features of the most advanced assault rifle". The gun is praised by the Indian military as an ideal weapon for counter-insurgency. It is strong and durable enough to withstand rough use. Although Ghatak is essentially the Indian copycat version of AK-47, Indians believe that Ghatak is "taking the essence and removing the dross." While having all the advantages of AK-47, it must be more advanced in all aspects. Ghatak was designed to replace the old-fashioned AK-47 of the Indian Armed Forces, and it is therefore known as a milestone in India's self-reliance in the field of light weapons production.
Ghatak assault rifle fires 7.62×39mm rifle bullets with a muzzle speed of 670 m/s. Without the magazine, the rifle weighs 3.08 kg. The magazine has a capacity of 30 rounds, with a choice of single-shot or automatic mode, and the rate of fire is 600 rounds per minute. The effective range is 400 meters. Use a fixed wooden buttstock with a length of 890 mm. The 414mm barrel is chrome-plated and has a longer life. It adopts lightweight modular hand guards, and there are detachable Picatinny rails up and down, and more accessories can be added to the side as needed.
Ghatak’s test was organized by the Indian Elite Forces Officer’s Committee. The rifle participated in a complete shooting test during the test, including a drop test, a mud test, and a water immersion test. Wait. During the test, the two Ghataks each fired 800 rounds, and none of them failed.
According to the previous statement of the Indian Ministry of Defense, the Ghatak assault rifle has passed the acceptance of Indian paramilitary forces. The Ghatak assault rifle meets all the quality requirements of the receiving unit, and its end-user test results are satisfactory. The Indian Ministry of Interior may soon order the first 3,000 Ghataks. The Indian Army has also evaluated its Ghatak. If everything goes well, the gun may also appear in the Indian Army in the future.
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