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Grenade Launcher

Denel Y3 AGL

Denel Y3 AGL

A South African 40mm automatic grenade launcher designed for high-volume suppressive fire. It is effective against infantry and lightly armored vehicles. Its lightweight design allows for mobility and deployment in various combat scenarios.

Assault Pistol

Phoenix BXP

Phoenix BXP

A South African submachine gun developed in the 1980s. It features a compact design, with a folding stock and uses 9mm ammunition. The BXP was designed for law enforcement and military use.
Sanna 77

Sanna 77

A South African submachine gun, essentially a civilian version of the Kommando LDP. It was marketed as a self-defense weapon but had limited commercial success.

General Purpose Machine Gun

Vektor SS-77 General Purpose Machine Gun

Vektor SS-77 General Purpose Machine Gun

The Vektor SS-77 is a South African general-purpose machine gun chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, designed for reliability in harsh conditions. Modular and adaptable, it has been used by military forces across Africa and beyond.

Assault Rifle

Vektor R4

Vektor R4

A South African assault rifle, based on the Israeli Galil, which in turn was derived from the AK-47. The R4 was designed to withstand harsh conditions and is known for its durability and reliability in the field.

Infantry Rifle

Vektor R1

Vektor R1

A South African battle rifle, a licensed copy of the Belgian FN FAL. It was the standard-issue rifle of the South African Defence Force during the apartheid era and known for its reliability in harsh conditions.

Sniper Rifle

Denel NTW-20

Denel NTW-20

A South African anti-materiel rifle chambered in 20mm or 14.5mm, designed to engage hard targets at long range. It is capable of disabling vehicles, equipment, and fortifications. Its modular design allows for quick caliber changes in the field.

Semi-Automatic Shotgun

Armsel Striker

Armsel Striker

A South African 12-gauge revolving shotgun, known for its distinctive drum magazine and rapid-fire capability. It is sometimes referred to as a "street sweeper" due to its high volume of fire.