Pindad SS3
- Category
- Assault Rifle
- Barrel
- 368 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.25 kg
- Introduced
- 2011
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Pindad SS3 is a select-fire assault rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, produced by PT Pindad (Persero) since 2011. Featuring a 30-round magazine capacity, this assault rifle offers generous firepower for duty use and home defense. The 14.5-inch barrel maximizes accuracy potential and ballistic performance, making this an excellent choice for target shooting, competition, or field use. At 3250g (114.6 oz), this is a substantial firearm whose weight contributes to reduced felt recoil and enhanced stability during precision shooting. The polymer frame construction reduces weight while providing a textured, ergonomic grip surface designed for secure handling in all conditions. Safety features include manual safety selector, firing pin block, reflecting modern design standards that prioritize safe handling and operation. This firearm represents its manufacturer's commitment to delivering a well-engineered, reliable product that serves the needs of discerning shooters seeking quality, accuracy, and dependable performance from a proven platform. With over 217 years of firearms manufacturing experience, PT Pindad (Persero) brings established expertise in metallurgy, machining, and quality control to every product in their lineup, ensuring each firearm meets the standards expected by today's demanding market of knowledgeable shooters and professionals.
The Pindad SS3 represents Indonesia's ambition to develop a fully indigenous bullpup assault rifle, departing from the Belgian FN FNC lineage that defined its earlier SS1 and SS2 service rifles. The shift to a bullpup configuration reflects a broader global trend toward compact, maneuverable infantry weapons while maintaining full-length barrel ballistics.
The SS3 was initially a prototype bullpup conversion showcased in 2010, with the improved SS3-M1 entering production later. The SS3-M1 shifts from the FNC-derived lineage of the SS1/SS2 to a more AR-15-influenced design with gas piston operation. It accepts standard STANAG magazines and features Picatinny rail systems for accessories. The barrel length of 14.5 inches (368mm) in the SS3-M1 provides a good balance between compactness and ballistic performance in the bullpup layout.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- PT Pindad (Persero)
- Category
- Assault Rifle
- Country
- Indonesia
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2011
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 368 mm
- Overall length
- 881 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.25 kg
- Weight, loaded
- 3.70 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Gas operated
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Capacity
- 30
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Polymer
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- Matte black
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 880 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 1549 J
- Effective range
- 500 m
- Maximum range
- 600 m
- Rate of fire
- 700 rpm
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Bullpup configuration
Picatinny rail
Telescopic stock
Modular design
Select fire
Stanag magazine compatible
Vertical grip
Chrome lined barrel
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 158 5.56x45mm NATO assault rifles | 3.25 kg | 3.60 kg | Lighter than about 80% |
| Overall lengthAmong 156 5.56x45mm NATO assault rifles | 881 mm | 920 mm | Shorter than about 60% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 157 5.56x45mm NATO assault rifles | 368 mm | 449 mm | Shorter than about 80% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 158 5.56x45mm NATO assault rifles | 30 | 30 | Near the median |
Answers
Questions about the Pindad SS3
How much does the Pindad SS3 weigh?
The Pindad SS3 weighs 3.25 kg (7.17 lb) empty and 3.70 kg (8.16 lb) loaded.
What caliber is the Pindad SS3?
The Pindad SS3 is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO.
How many rounds does the Pindad SS3 hold?
The Pindad SS3 holds 30 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Pindad SS3?
The Pindad SS3 is 881 mm (34.7 in) long overall, with a 368 mm (14.5 in) barrel.
Who makes the Pindad SS3?
The Pindad SS3 is made by PT Pindad (Persero) (Indonesia).
When was the Pindad SS3 introduced?
The Pindad SS3 was introduced in 2011.
How does the Pindad SS3 operate?
The Pindad SS3 uses a gas operated action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
Not a list the maker typed out: the answer comes from the mounts this firearm exposes and the interface each part needs, so it stays right when either one changes.
- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
Requires a signed-in GunSpec account on the Studio plan. The answer is computed per part, so it is not part of the public record.
Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
In service
- Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI)
- Indonesia
- Indonesian National Police (Polri)
- Indonesia
Provenance
Confidence in this record
72%
Stockists
Where to buy
Offers link straight to the shop. GunSpec never takes the order.
No shop has listed this firearm yet
Stock and prices come from the shops themselves. If you sell this firearm, you can list it and it appears here.
List a firearmMCP
Ask an assistant about it
The same record, reached the way a person asks for it rather than the way a program does.
Ask GunSpec
Works with
Point an MCP client at GunSpec and it answers from the catalogue rather than from memory. A free key covers the read tools.
API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/pindad-ss3' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "pindad-ss3", "name": "Pindad SS3", "manufacturer": { "id": "pindad", "name": "PT Pindad (Persero)", "countryCode": "ID", "foundedYear": 1808, "website": "https://www.pindad.com", "logoUrl": null, "description": null, "status": null, "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": null, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-02-18 03:40:48", "updatedAt": "2026-02-18 03:40:48", "version": "c56fd797e5dea68a810ae283e81edbf0c739e4b4d0b06db3dbaf37328671a08c" }, "category": { "id": "assault-rifle", "name": "Assault Rifle", "description": "Selective-fire rifles chambered in intermediate cartridges" }, "country_of_origin": "ID", "year_introduced": 2011, "barrel_length_mm": 368, "weight_empty_g": 3250, "action_type": "gas_operated"}