Rung Paisarn RPS-001

Rung Paisarn RPS-001
Type Assault rifle
Place of origin  Thailand
Service history
Used by Thai Special Forces
Production history
Designed 1986
Manufacturer Rung Paisarn Heavy Industries
Variants RPS-001, RPS-001S
Specifications
Weight 3.20kg
Length 102.37cm
Barrel length 49.53cm

Cartridge 5.56×45mm NATO
Caliber 5.56mm
Action Gas-operated
Rate of fire 650 RPM
Effective firing range 400m
Feed system 30-round detachable STANAG box magazine
Sights Iron sights

The RPS-001 is an assault rifle manufactured by Rung Paisarn Heavy Industries of Thailand. It is an adaptation of the Czechoslovak Vz.58 with components from the M16A2. It was introduced during the Advanced Combat Rifle trials.

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