| Vektor CR-21 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Bullpup assault rifle |
| Place of origin | South Africa |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1997 |
| Manufacturer | Denel |
| No. built | 200 |
| Variants | CR-21 carbine |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.72 kg (8.2 lb) |
| Length | 760 mm (29.9 in) |
| Barrel length | 460 mm (18.1 in) |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Caliber | 5.56mm |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 700 round/min (full auto) |
| Muzzle velocity | 980 m/s |
| Feed system | 20 or 35-round detachable R4 magazines |
| Sights | Fiber optic illuminated reflex sight |
The Vektor CR-21 is a South African bullpup assault rifle ("CR-21" being an abbreviation of Combat Rifle 21st Century) chambered for 5.56×45mm NATO ammunition. It was designed by Denel Land Systems as a possible replacement for the South African National Defence Force's Vektor R4,[1] though Denel Land Systems has since shifted focus to offering an upgraded R4 rifle to the SANDF instead.[2]
200 CR-21s were made in total with parts that can be used for another 200 CR-21s.[3]