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Knight's Armament SR-47
Specifications
(2001 - ????)
- Type: Assault rifle
- Caliber: 7.62x39mm M43 Soviet
- Weight: 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) (empty).
- Length: 28.5 in (72.4 cm) (32.5 in (82.6 cm) with extended buttstock)
- Capacity: 30 (40 if using RPK magazine)
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto / Full-Auto
Originally a contender (and eventual winner) of the Special Purpose Receiver - Variant (SPR-V) program. It was originally designed to be a drop-in set of parts that could convert the M16 rifle or M4 carbine to feed 7.62x39mm ammunition from captured Kalashnikov-system magazines. The eventual development process revealed that the resulting receiver would be too big to be a parts kit, so the requirement was changed to a dedicated weapon system called the Special Purpose Rifle - Variant.
Only seven prototypes were ever made - six for field testing by a SEAL team and one for Knight Armament's museum. The weapon was never adopted as a standard or special issue item and a proposed SR-74 version chambered for 5.45x39mm failed to be approved. Major flaws in the concept behind the weapon may have been to blame. Unlike American and allied forces, enemy ammunition used corrosive propellant. This would damage the barrel and gas system if not regularly cleaned after use. The weapon would also have to use magazines picked up off of enemy combatants. These might be old, badly worn, or even damaged from improper handling and may not be as reliable as their issued magazines.
The Knight's Armament SR-47 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Evil: Revelations 2 | NSR-47 | Used by Barry Burton as main weapon | 2015 |
See Also
- Knight's Armament Company - A list of all weapons manufactured by KAC.