Infantry Weapons

Pindad SS1-V1

Also known as
  • SS1-V1
  • SS1 V1
  • SS-1 V1
  • SS1-V1 Kal. 5,56 mm
  • Pindad SS-1 V1
  • Pindad SS1

The Pindad SS1-V1 is an Indonesian 5.56 x 45 mm assault rifle based on the FN FNC and produced by PT Pindad. KKIP describes the V1 as the baseline folding-stock SS1 variant, while ARES documents a seized example with IS-aligned Maute Group fighters in Marawi, making its cataloged combat record narrow but directly supported.

Pindad SS1-V1, 5.56 mm assault rifle, Infantry Weapons
Image source: Pindad SS1-V1.jpg

Role in Conflicts

2017 Battle of Marawi
Role in conflict
Militant small-arm fire and captured infantry rifle

ARES documented an Indonesian Pindad SS1-V1 rifle among arms seized from the IS-aligned Maute Group in Marawi, indicating militant fielding of the rifle during the battle.

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin
Indonesia
Built by
PT Pindad
Type
5.56 mm assault rifle
Service note
Entered Indonesian service in 1991; documented in Marawi in 2017
Designer
FN Herstal / PT Pindad

Specifications

Caliber
5.56 x 45 mm NATO
Operating system
Gas operated, select-fire
Overall length
997 mm with buttstock extended; 753 mm folded
Barrel length
449 mm
Weight
4.02 kg empty; 4.38 kg loaded
Feed
30-round detachable STANAG magazine
Effective range
About 400 m
Stock
Side-folding buttstock
Variants

The SS1 family keeps the FN FNC-derived 5.56 mm baseline while using suffixes for marine, carbine, and later family configurations.

VariantConfigurationDesignation notes
SS1-M1Marine variant based on SS1-V1

KKIP describes the M1 as a V1-based variant for Indonesian Navy Marine units, with corrosion-resistant coating for maritime environments.

Sources: SS1-M1 Kal. 5.56 mm

SS1-M2Marine variant based on SS1-V2

KKIP describes the M2 as the V2-based marine counterpart, using similar corrosion-resistant treatment for naval service.

Sources: SS1-M2 Kal. 5.56 mm

SS1-V5Compact carbine variant

KKIP describes the V5 as a lighter carbine with a 252 mm barrel for close-range and urban mobility requirements.

Sources: SS1-V5 Kal. 5.56 mm

SS1-CLater SS1 family display model

Pindad listed the SS1-C among firearms it displayed at SHOT Show 2024 in Las Vegas.

Sources: PT Pindad SHOT Show 2024

40 mm Launcher Compatibility

KKIP describes the SPG1-V2 as a 40 mm grenade launcher fitted to SS1 V1 and V2 rifles, giving the SS1-V1 a documented under-barrel launcher option distinct from the base rifle configuration.

AccessoryConnection to SS1-V1Documented details
SPG1-V2 40 mm grenade launcherMounted on SS1 V1 and V2 riflesKKIP lists 40 mm grenade firing, up to 350 m range, 75 m/s muzzle velocity, and manual single-shot loading.

Source: SPG1-V2 Kal. 40 mm

Timeline

Pindad SS1-V1 Key Events

  1. Indonesian service entry

    ARES places the SS1-V1's entry into Indonesian service in 1991, after PT Pindad adapted the FN FNC design for domestic production.

  2. Marawi seizure documented

    ARES identified a Pindad SS1-V1 among weapons seized from IS-aligned Maute Group fighters during the 2017 Battle of Marawi.

  3. SS1 family shown at SHOT Show

    Pindad listed the SS1-C among firearms it displayed during SHOT Show 2024 in Las Vegas, showing the family in an export-facing venue.

Media

Pindad SS1-V1 Videos

Pindad SS1-V1 Images

Pindad SS1-V1, 5.56 mm assault rifle, Infantry Weapons - view 1
Source: Pindad SS1-V1.jpg
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Sources

Indonesian SS1-V1 self-loading rifle in the PhilippinesPublisher: Armament Research Services | Note: Supports 2017 Battle of Marawi direct conflict use: a Pindad SS1-V1 was fielded by IS-aligned Maute Group fighters and seized in Marawi; also supports background and key specifications. | Accessed: 2026-06-29SS1-V1 Kal. 5,56 mmPublisher: Komite Kebijakan Industri Pertahanan Republik Indonesia | Note: Supports manufacturer attribution to PT Pindad and core SS1-V1 specification details. | Accessed: 2026-06-29SS1-M1 Kal. 5.56 mmPublisher: Komite Kebijakan Industri Pertahanan Republik Indonesia | Note: Supports SS1 family variant context: the M1 is described as an SS1-V1-based marine variant with corrosion-resistant treatment. | Accessed: 2026-06-29SS1-M2 Kal. 5.56 mmPublisher: Komite Kebijakan Industri Pertahanan Republik Indonesia | Note: Supports SS1 family variant context: the M2 is described as an SS1-V2-based marine variant with corrosion-resistant treatment. | Accessed: 2026-06-29SS1-V5 Kal. 5.56 mmPublisher: Komite Kebijakan Industri Pertahanan Republik Indonesia | Note: Supports SS1 family variant context and compact carbine details for the SS1-V5. | Accessed: 2026-06-29SPG1-V2 Kal. 40 mmPublisher: Komite Kebijakan Industri Pertahanan Republik Indonesia | Note: Supports SS1-V1 accessory context: KKIP states that the 40 mm SPG1-V2 grenade launcher mounts on SS1 V1 and V2 rifles. | Accessed: 2026-06-29PT Pindad SHOT Show 2024Publisher: PT Pindad | Note: Supports later SS1-family exhibition context: Pindad listed the SS1-C among firearms displayed at SHOT Show 2024. | Accessed: 2026-06-29Pindad SS1-V1.jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Image provenance and licensing page for the primary SS1-V1 product image, listed as Indonesian government public-domain material. | Accessed: 2026-06-29SS1-V1.jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Image provenance and licensing page for an SS1-V1 rifle photographed in Indonesian Mobile Brigade service under GFDL/CC BY-SA licensing. | Accessed: 2026-06-29