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Special Operations Assault Rifle
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| Special Operations Assault Rifle (SOAR) | |
|---|---|
 SOAR of the Special Actions Unit (Malaysia) | |
| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2004–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Ferdinand and Francis Sy |
| Designed | 1998 |
| Manufacturer | FERFRANS |
| Produced | 2004-present |
| Variants | Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Caliber | 5.56 mm (.223 in) |
| Action | SOAR: Gas-operated, rotating bolt (direct impingement) SOAR-P: Short-stroke piston, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 550–680 round/min[2][3] |
| Feed system | Various STANAG magazines |
| Sights | Iron sights or various optics |
The Special Operations Assault Rifle (SOAR) is an assault rifle manufactured by FERFRANS and designed as an improvement of the M4 carbine.
Details
The SOAR is a selective fire 5.56×45mm NATO assault rifle firing from either a closed rotating bolt (direct impingement) for the standard SOAR model, or in a short-stroke piston rotating bolt for the SOAR-P variant.[4]
It differs from the typical M4 due to FERFRANS' preference to better control on full-automatic mode. Among the features include a patented Delayed Sear Activation System that reduces its cyclic rate of fire in full-auto to just around 550 to 680 rpm, reducing muzzle climb and improving control-ability.
The SOAR also uses a heavy machine gun barrel for increased reliability in sustained firing, rifled in either 1:7 or 1:9 right-hand twist.[3]
Variants
The SOAR is available in both the standard SOAR or the piston-driven SOAR-P.
SOAR (Standard variants)
Barrel length options for the SOAR are in 10.5", 11.5", 14.5", 16", 18", and 20" lengths.[3]
Known upgrades are known as the 10.5 Mk2, 10.5 Mk2-2 and the 11 Mk2.[5]
Piston variants
SOAR-P
SOAR-P (Piston) is the earlier piston variants of SOAR incorporated a short-stroke piston operating system with fully adjustable gas piston system.[6][7] It's available in 10.5", 11.5", 14.5", 16", and 18" barrels.[7][8]
SOAR IAR
SOAR IAR (Infantry Assault Rifle) is the improvement version of piston variant, with 14.5-inch barrel assault rifle, 5.56x45mm cartridge, Short Stroke Piston operating system, and rate reducing system in full-auto mode in order to make full-auto fire controllable. It features M-LOK attachment system as part of the weapon's Mission Adaptable Handguard System (MAHS).[7][10]
SOAR CQB
SOAR CQB (Close Quarter Battle) is 10-inch barrel assault carbine, with 5.56x45mm cartridge, short stroke piston system and rate reducing system, designated for CQB and counterterrorism operations.[7][11]
SOAR SCW
SOAR SCW (Sub Compact Weapon) is a 7.5-inch barrel compact assault rifle using rate reduction system meant as the close gap between the 9x19mm submachine-gun that have low penetration and the 5.56x45mm personal defense weapon that have uncontrollably issue in full-auto fire mode during CQC or CQB operations, without needing to develop new rounds but using the existing 5.56×45mm caliber rounds.[7][12]
| Specifications | SOAR IAR[10] | SOAR CQB[11] | SOAR SCW[12] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caliber | 5.56×45 mm | ||
| Barrel length | 14.5 in/ 36.8 cm, 16 in/ 40.6 cm | 10.5 in/ 26.7 cm, 11.5 in | 7.5 in/ 19.5 cm |
| Rate of fire | Fully Adjustable 550–850rpm | ||
| Mode of Fire | Safe, Semi, Reduced Full-Auto | ||
| Weight | 8 lbs/ 3.6 kg w/o magazine, LPVO | 7.5 lbs/ 3.40 kg | 6.825 lbs/ 3.096 kg w/o magazine |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2,800 ft/sec, 853 m/sec M855 | 2,303 ft/sec, 702 m/sec M855 | |
| Capacity | 20, 30, 40, 60 round magazine | 20, 30, 40 round magazine | |
| Length of Stock Retracted | 32 in/ 81.28 cm | 28 in/ 71.1 cm | 24 in/ 60.9 cm |
| Length of Stock Extended | 35.5 in/ 90.17 cm | 31 in/ 78.7 cm | 27.25 in/ 69.22 cm |
| Stock Position | 3 point adjustable | ||
Users
Peru[13]
Philippines: Philippine Army Special Operations Command, PNP Special Action Force,[13] Lapu-Lapu City SWAT.[14]
Indonesia: SOAR IAR[1][15] used by the Marine Corps.[16][17] SOAR SCW[18] used by Kostrad Raider Infantry Battalion of the Indonesian Army.[19]
Malaysia: Limited use by Special Actions Unit of the Royal Malaysia Police[13]
Thailand: Limited use by Naval Special Warfare Command (Thailand) and Arintaraj 26[13]
United States: Limited use with some SWAT teams[13]
Vietnam: Limited use by Military Marksman Demonstration Team.[20]
References
- 1 2 Puspen TNI (13 April 2023). "Satgas Yonif Raider 514/Kostrad Berhasil Memperoleh Tiga Pucuk Senjata Organik dan Ratusan Munisi Tajam di Wilayah Ndugama Papua". tni.mil.id (in Indonesian).
- ↑ "FERFRANS SOAR AR-Type CQB Subcarbines/SBRs: Photos and Video on the Way". 2007-04-21. Retrieved 2010-03-15.
- 1 2 3 "FERFRANS SOAR". FERFRANS. 18 March 2011. Archived from the original on 2018-05-01. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
- ↑ "FERFRANS SOAR P". FERFRANS. 29 September 2011. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
- ↑ gallery. Archived 2009-02-03 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on August 4, 2008.
- ↑ Crane, David (23 September 2008). "FERFRANS SOAR-P Gas Piston/Op-Rod Tactical AR-15 Carbines and SBR/Subcarbines for Special Operations". defensereview.com.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "FERFRANS SOAR (Special Operations Assault Rifle) Assault Carbine / Assault Rifle". www.militaryfactory.com. 28 October 2016.
- ↑ "FERFRANS SOAR P". ammoterra.com. 17 February 2021.
- ↑ Katz, Patrick (16 May 2024). "CARAT Indonesia 24: 15th MEU, IDMC Conduct Live-Fire Range". DVIDS.
- 1 2 "FERFRANS IAR | Advanced Infantry Automatic Rifle with 5.56mm Power". ferfransusa.com. 2025-03-07. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- 1 2 "FERFRANS CQB Rifle | Compact 5.56mm Assault Weapon for Close Quarter Battle". ferfransusa.com. 2025-03-07. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- 1 2 "FERFRANS SCW | Sub Compact Weapon with Full-Auto Control & 5.56 NATO Power". ferfransusa.com. 2025-03-07. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Ferfrans Rate Reduction System. Retrieved on October 27, 2007.
- ↑ "Firm converts M16 to M4 rifles for Lapu police force". Cebu Daily News. Archived from the original on September 23, 2016. Retrieved 2015-10-08.[better source needed]
- ↑ Admin (15 November 2023). "Pangkostrad Berikan Penghargaan Kepada Prajurit dan Persit Berprestasi". tniad.mil.id (in Indonesian).
- ↑ Masduk, Ali (1 June 2021). "Aksi Prajurit Taifib, Tunjukkan Kemampuan Menembak Marksmanship". idxchannel.com (in Indonesian).
- ↑ Katz, Patrick (16 May 2024). "CARAT Indonesia 24: 15th MEU, IDMC Conduct Live-Fire Range". dvidshub.net.
- ↑ "Yonif 321 dengan Ferfrans SCW & Trijicon MRO". x.com. 2 October 2023.
- ↑ TNI AD, Admin (27 September 2023). "Alutsista Kostrad Jadi Primadona Pengunjung Pameran TNI AD Fair 2023". tniad.mil.id (in Indonesian).
- ↑ "Vietnamese marksmen equipped with new, uniquely modern U.S.-made rifles". Kiến Thức. February 21, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
External links
- Official Page Archived 2018-05-01 at the Wayback Machine
- Defense Review