Denel Mini SS

The Mini SS 5,56 mm, Light Machine Gun is an automatic machine gun, capable of sustained high rates of fire and is gas-operated and air-cooled. M27 type disintegrating belt ammunition is fed from the left. The 1-in-9 twist barrel enables the weapon to fire standard NATO type M193 and SS109 ammunition. The feed mechanism housed inside the feed cover, like the feed tray, is linked to the central section of the receiver. The cartridge is guided by a bullet lead into the chamber. The feed tray is provided with slots enabling one-handed loading, ensuring correct ammunition positioning. The Mini SS can also be fitted with a 100-round assault pack. The Mini SS is fitted with a folding bi-pod and fixed butt. The four-prong flash hider minimises muzzle flash. A quick-acquisition combat optical sight can be fitted. The firing pin is blocked till the breech is fully locked. The machine-gun is fired from an open breech position. Effective range 500 m. Ammunition M193, SS109. Link type M27. Method of locking Side-locking. Method of feed: Disintegrating belt. Muzzle velocity 980 m/s.