Categories: Defence

Ordnance Factory launches new weapon ‘Trichy Carbine’

The Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli (OFT) in Tamil Nadu launched a new high-tech and low sound weapon called TriCa (Trichy Carbine), a mini version of the Trichy Assault Rifle (TAR). It was unveiled by General Manager of OFT Sanjay Dwivedi, IOFS (Indian Ordnance Factories Service) during a function.

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Features of TriCa:

  • Size of TriCa: 7.62 X 39 mm portable weapon launched on the carbine platform
  • Weight of TriCa: 3.17 kg (including the magazine) and
  • Range of TriCa: 150 to 175 metres

The lighter and compact weapon, carbine TriCa is designed for the infantry combat vehicle, helicopter crew and security personnel for operations that call for a compact and relatively powerful individual automatic weapon. The weapon is also for paratroopers, police and security personnel guarding highly secure facilities such as airports, and for use by the Special Operation Forces.

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