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 |
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| 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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