S&T Daewoo XK9
| S&T Daewoo XK9/XK10 | |
|---|---|
|
XK-9 (left) , XK-10(right) | |
| Type | Submachine gun |
| Place of origin |
 Republic of Korea |
| Service history | |
| In service | cancelled |
| Used by | n/a |
| Production history | |
| Designer | S&T Daewoo |
| Manufacturer | S&T Daewoo[1] |
| Produced | 2003 (supposedly) |
| Variants | XK9C |
| Specifications | |
| Weight |
XK9: 2.90 kg (empty) XK10: 2.80 kg (empty) |
| Length |
XK9: 680 mm (extended) XK10: 590 mm (extended) XK9: 438 mm (folded) XK10: 348 mm (folded) |
| Barrel length |
XK9: 220 mm XK10: 134 mm |
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| |
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum |
| Caliber | 9mm |
| Action | blowback |
| Rate of fire | 980 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity |
XK9: 380 m/s XK10: 350 m/s |
| Effective firing range |
XK9: 150 m XK10: 100 m |
| Feed system | 30-round magazine |
| Sights | rail mount |
S&T Daewoo XK9 is a 9×19mm submachine gun manufactured by S&T Daewoo. It was to be used along the Heckler & Koch MP5 in ROK military special forces, but was not adopted. According to Jane's, the weapon was supposedly manufactured and adopted in 2003 and had the designation DS9A.[2]
Variants
The only known variant is the Daewoo XK10, which has a shorter length by 590 mm with its extended stock and 348 mm if the stock is folded. In addition, it has a barrel length of 134 mm.
References
- ↑ "Business Outline, Defense Business". S&T Daewoo. Retrieved 2010-07-01.
- ↑ Jones and White, p. 210.
Bibliography
- Jones, Richard D.; White, Andrew (June 2008), Jane's Guns Recognition Guide, 5th edition, London, England: Harper Collins, ISBN 0-06-137408-3
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