| rdfs:comment | - De vector CR-21 is gefabriceerd door de zuidafrikaanse wapenfabrikant Vektor De afkorting CR-21 staat voor Compact Rifle for 21st century. Het wapen is inmiddels ook in gebruik van de South African National Defense Forces (SANDF)
- The South African Vektor CR-21 is a modern assualt rifle chambered for 5.56x45mm ammunition. It has been designed by the as a possible replacement for the South African Army's current R4. The gun is used by the majority of MNU security forces in a white stock color scheme. The gun is much cheaper for MNU to use en mass.
- Vektor CR-21 (сокр. от Compact Rifle 21 century, англ. Компактная винтовка XXI века) — автомат, созданный южноафриканской компанией Vektor на основе модели R4 (лицензионная копия израильского автомата Галил, в свою очередь созданного на основе финского автомата Valmet Rk 62, в свою очередь, являющегося лицензионным вариантом автомата Калашникова).
- The Vektor CR-21 is a modern South African assault rifle chambered for 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition. It has been designed by the Vektor division of Denel as a possible replacement for the South African Army's current R4 assault rifle. First unveiled in 1997, the rifle utilises the bullpup layout like the Singapore SAR-21, Israeli IMI Tavor TAR-21 and the British SA80. This enables the rifle to be as short as a typical carbine, whilst still retaining the accuracy of longer assault rifles.
- The Vektor CR-21 is a modern South African Assault rifle (CR-21 meaning Combat Rifle 21st Century) chambered for 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition. It has been designed by the Vektor division of Denel as a possible replacement for the South African Army's current R4 assault rifle. First unveiled in 1997, the rifle utilizes the bullpup like the Singapore SAR-21, Israeli TAR-21 and the British SA80. This enables the rifle to be as short as a typical carbine, whilst still retaining the muzzle velocity of longer assault rifles.
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| abstract | - The Vektor CR-21 is a modern South African Assault rifle (CR-21 meaning Combat Rifle 21st Century) chambered for 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition. It has been designed by the Vektor division of Denel as a possible replacement for the South African Army's current R4 assault rifle. First unveiled in 1997, the rifle utilizes the bullpup like the Singapore SAR-21, Israeli TAR-21 and the British SA80. This enables the rifle to be as short as a typical carbine, whilst still retaining the muzzle velocity of longer assault rifles. The weapon is a slightly modified successor to the R-4 (IMI Galil being produced in South Africa) which utilizes the rotating bolt and gas operations within the rifle a little better. The high endurance polymers and plastics that are used in the rifle give it a relatively high reliability and low weight. The CR-21 comes with a standard 1x magnification red dot sight that can be easily slid off of the front mount sight and such things as the vertical foregrip that can be removed to attach a grenade launcher similar to or a M203 40mm Grenade launcher. Finally, after many of the upgraded features of the weapon it also has in store for its user, a rifle cleaning kit housed within the butt stock of the rifle.
- The Vektor CR-21 is a modern South African assault rifle chambered for 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition. It has been designed by the Vektor division of Denel as a possible replacement for the South African Army's current R4 assault rifle. First unveiled in 1997, the rifle utilises the bullpup layout like the Singapore SAR-21, Israeli IMI Tavor TAR-21 and the British SA80. This enables the rifle to be as short as a typical carbine, whilst still retaining the accuracy of longer assault rifles. Internally, the CR-21 uses a slightly modified version of the action found in the R4 assault rifle, which is known for its reliability and relatively low weight. The rifle also makes significant use of high-impact polymer, with the only exposed metal part on the rifle being the front of the barrel with its integral flash suppressor. Both of these result in the rifle having a low loaded weight, of 3.72 kg (8.2 lbs). The CR-21 comes standard with a 1X magnification optical sight with an illuminated reticle that does not require batteries. This sight is mounted on a sight rail, allowing easy removal and attachment, as well as the use of a range of different sight options. The forward handgrip has been specially designed to be easily removed and replaced with a grenade launcher similar to the M203. Finally, the stock has a built-in compartment which stores a cleaning kit for the rifle, removing the usual need for the soldier to carry this separately. As of 2005, the weapon has found no customers, and its future is in doubt following the corporate restructuring of its manufacturer. This is despite its receiving positive reviews, summed up by the words of one tester as "compact, light, easy to control and accurate".
- Vektor CR-21 (сокр. от Compact Rifle 21 century, англ. Компактная винтовка XXI века) — автомат, созданный южноафриканской компанией Vektor на основе модели R4 (лицензионная копия израильского автомата Галил, в свою очередь созданного на основе финского автомата Valmet Rk 62, в свою очередь, являющегося лицензионным вариантом автомата Калашникова). Несмотря на футуристическую внешность, обусловленную полимерной ложей, специально разработанной художником-дизайнером, CR-21 является еще одним клоном автомата Калашникова, переложенным в форм-фактор буллпап. Точнее, вся механика в сборе вместе с фрезерованной ствольной коробкой, полностью скрытой внутри ложи, взята от автомата R-4 производства ЮАР, являющегося лицензионной копией израильского автомата Галил. Технически, Cr-21 является газоотводным автоматом с запиранием поворотом затвора. Режимы огня — одиночными и очередями, переводчик огня — двусторонний, расположен позади магазина, предохранитель выполнен отдельно, рядом со спусковым крючком, и также двусторонний. Отличительная особенность CR-21 — наличие оптического прицела кратности 1Х с пассивной подсветкой прицельной марки (с использованием естественной освещенности, через оптоволоконный коллектор). Таким образом, полученный прицел является аналогом коллиматорных прицелов ("красная точка"), но с более удобной прицельной маркой. Прицел устанавливается на специальные направляющие и может быть быстро снят или установлен обратно без необходимости перепристрелки оружия. Корпус CR-21 изготовлен из ударопрочного пластика. Ствольная коробка — фрезерованная. Рукоятка затвора расположена слева над цевьём. Все элементы корпуса фиксируются на ствольной коробке благодаря единственному штифту, служащему также осью задней антабки для ремня. Спусковая скоба охватывает по длине всю пистолетную рукоятку, выполненную зацело с корпусом. УСМ позволяет вести огонь как одиночными, так и непрерывными очередями. Предохранитель и двухсторонний переводчик режимов выполнены раздельно: предохранитель расположен перед спусковым крючком, а переводчик — в задней части приклада.
- De vector CR-21 is gefabriceerd door de zuidafrikaanse wapenfabrikant Vektor De afkorting CR-21 staat voor Compact Rifle for 21st century. Het wapen is inmiddels ook in gebruik van de South African National Defense Forces (SANDF)
- The South African Vektor CR-21 is a modern assualt rifle chambered for 5.56x45mm ammunition. It has been designed by the as a possible replacement for the South African Army's current R4. The gun is used by the majority of MNU security forces in a white stock color scheme. The gun is much cheaper for MNU to use en mass.
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