sunilUpa wrote:IMI-IWI, meanwhile, has also entered into partnership with India's state-owned Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) to locally build under licence the TAR-21's 9 mm version - called ZTAR - for use by India's Special Forces parachute regiments. The OFB-produced ZTAR is undergoing user trials.
Small mistake in the report.
OFB is advertising the Zittara as an
Multi-purpose Carbine.i.e. it can fire 3 types of ammo.
5.56x45 mm INSAS & NATO
5.56x30 mm
9x19 mm
More features of the Zittara.
• Weapon capable of being used in an assault rifle role with
capability to fire 5.56X45 mm rounds with an accuracy upto 300 m
• Weapon capable of being used in a carbine role with
capability to fire 5.56X30 mm and 9X19 mm rounds with an accuracy upto 200 m
• Bull pup configuration making the weapon only 59 cms long and 3 Kgs in weight
• Integrated aiming system – Reflex sight + integral laser pointer.
• Day & Night continuous fighting capability – No zeroing needed.
• Ideal for Close Quarter Battle (CQB) with all calibers owing to all the above features
• Advanced ergonomic design.
• Compact rifle with long barrel – High accuracy.
• Rear center of gravity - Comfort in shooting and holding – Improved hit probability.
• Appropriate for right or left-hand shooter
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Interchangeability of barrel and magazine for both calibers
• Advanced sighting system attached directly to barrel.
• Adjustment of optical system for continuous day & night fighting.