Submachine Gun TDI Kriss Super V

Kriss Super V submachine gun
Caliber .45 ACP
Cartridge type 11.43 x 23 mm
Dimensions and weight
Total weight (with empty magazine) 2.18 kg
Overall length 635 mm
Length (with folded buttstock) 406 mm
Barrel length 140 mm
Fire characteristics
Rate of fire 800 - 1 000 rpm
Practical rate of fire 40 - 120 rpm
Magazine capacity 28 or 30 rounds
Range of effective fire 100 m

The Kriss Super V submachine gun was developed by Transformational Defense Industries (TDI). It is currently an experimental weapon.

The main advantage of the Kriss Super V is an improved control, accuracy and better grouping of hits on the target, comparing with ordinary submachine guns. It can also be fired using a single hand with adequate accuracy. Axis of recoil in this submachine gun is in line with the firing hand. This feature minimizes muzzle climb after each shot. It also uses a moving weight attached to the bolt, to divert recoil force to the bottom. It also employs hydraulic buffer assembly to decrease rate of fire.

Kriss Super V submachine gun The Kriss Super V is blowback operated, firing from closed bolt. It is chambered for a .45 ACP rounds. This submachine gun has selective fire modes, including single fire, 2-shpt burst, and full-auto modes. Fire mode selector is ambidextrous, as well as a manual safety switch. Cocking handle is folding, and is located from the left side of the gun. It is not moving when the gun is fired.

A prototype of the Kriss Super V submachine gun is fed by 19-round Glock magazines, however production models will be fed from 28- or 30-round magazines. Magazine housing is located in pistol grip.

This submachine gun is fitted with "Picatinny" rails for ample mounting space for accessories, including sights, flashlights and laser-aiming modules. This submachine gun also has a side-folding stock, for better accuracy.

The Kriss Super V displayed very promising results during live firing tests, however it's bulky shape might became a serious drawback for it's adoption to service.