Daewoo Telecom K7
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The Daewoo Telecom K7 is a 9×19mm Parabellum submachine gun with an integral suppressor used by the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. It is based on the Daewoo K1A assault rifle, but is simplified by utilizing a blowback action rather than the gas impingement system of its parent firearm.
It was first displayed outside of Korea in the United Arab Emirates at the IDEX (International Defence Exhibition) 2003 convention.
The K7 is currently manufactured by SNT Motiv.[1]
History
Despite the fact that the H&K MP5SD6 was already in service with the Republic of Korea Armed Forces by the time the K7 reached production status, most of the special forces relied on unconventional weapons during covert operations due to high price of imported and domestically produced SMGs. Due to the substantial cost of the importation and production of such weapons, the Republic of Korea Army Special Warfare Command requested the development of an integrally suppressed submachine gun that would be less expensive to import or manufacture than the MP5SD6.[2]
The Defense Agency for Technology and Quality (DTaQ), a part of the Agency for Defense Development (ADD), and Daewoo Telecom (now SNT Motiv), a subbranch of Daewoo Group, officially started development in April 1998, finishing the project in December 2000.
In 2020, Iran revealed an indigenous submachine gun that has the design based on the K7.[3] It was also seen at the Victory Day National Arms Exhibition on May 24, 2021, with suppressed and non-suppressed versions.[3]
Design
The K7 does not use the direct gas impingement system of the K1A.
An integral suppressor is featured on the K7, which leaves users the option to use standard 9mm Parabellum ammo instead of using subsonic ammo.[4] The K7's upper receiver is based on that of the K2, albeit slightly modified.[2] The hammer/fire control unit and telescopic stock are also derived from those of the K1.[2][5]
It can outfitted with a PK Designlab-made weaponlight with built-in picatinny railing.[6]
As the K7 was developed from the Daewoo K1A, it features parts that can be interchanged with those of the K1 and vice versa.
Suppressor
The suppressor reduces the pressure of the gas produced during discharge, and by extension, reduces the amount of noise generated. In addition, the suppressor significantly distorts the sound of the gunshot so that it is very difficult to pinpoint the location of the shooter. Per shot, the mean average of noise generated by the K7 is approximately 111.5 dB.[2][5]
Users
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SWADS.[citation needed]
Komando Pasukan Katak (Kopaska) tactical diver group and Komando Pasukan Khusus (Kopassus) special forces group.[7][8] As of 2019, a SIPRI small arms report indicates around 1,786 K7s were transferred to Indonesia.[9] As of 2021, Indonesia operates 6 times more than South Korean inventory.[10]
Papua New Guinea: Used by Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary.[citation needed]
ROKNSWF.[2]
Trial use
See also
References
- ^ "Snt모티브, 국제치안산업대전서 신형 소구경 화기들 선보여". 19 October 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "Daewoo K7 submachine gun (South Korea)". Archived from the original on 2007-09-29.
- ^ a b "Silah Report Podcast V33: Iranian Submachine Guns (1979-Present)". 5 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d "K7 Silenced Submachine Gun | Military-Today.com".
- ^ a b c "S&T Motiv Ready for Global Stage Small Arms Featured at DX Korea – Small Arms Defense Journal".
- ^ "K7 SMG with PK Weapon Light -". 15 December 2016.
- ^ "K7 Daewoo Masih Diakui Sebagai Senjata Spesialisasi CQC Pasukan TNI, Andalan Satuan Hantu Laut yang Mematikan - Zona Jakarta".
- ^ "Kopassus & Kopaska - Specijalne Postrojbe Republike Indonezije" (in Croatian). Hrvatski Vojnik Magazine. Archived from the original on 2010-08-22. Retrieved 2010-06-12.
- ^ a b "Archived copy" (PDF). www.smallarmssurvey.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 December 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ 국방일보. "[SNT모티브] 명품 총기 생산 K방산 위상 강화". 국방일보 (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-11-13.
Bibliography
- Bishop, Chris (2006). The Encyclopedia of Small Arms and Artillery. Grange Books. pp. 230–231. ISBN 978-1-84013-910-5.
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