| KH-2002 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Bullpup assault rifle |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2004–present |
| Used by | Islamic Republic of Iran Army in limited numbers (Primary User)[1] See Users for more details |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2001 |
| Manufacturer | Defense Industries Organization |
| Produced | 2003–2012 |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.7kg (with long barrel and empty 30-round magazine) |
| Length | 780 mm, 730 mm, 680 mm (Assault Rifle, Carbine, DMR) |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Caliber | 5.56mm |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 800 to 850 round/min, cyclic |
| Muzzle velocity | 900 to 950 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 450 m |
| Feed system | Various STANAG Magazines |
| Sights | Iron sights Various scopes/sights can be attached on the picatinny rail via carry handle. Two picatinny rails on both sides of upper receiver (Sama model only) |
The KH-2002 Khaybar (Persian: خیبر Khayber) is an Iranian-designed assault rifle, derived from the DIO S 5.56 assault rifle (an unlicensed clone of the Chinese Norinco CQ,[2] which in turn is an unlicensed copy of the American M16) and further developed by Iran's Defense Industries Organization (DIO).[3][4] It was designed in 2001 with samples produced in 2003 with the eventual production of the KH2002 commencing in 2004. It is similar in appearance to the QBZ-95 and the FAMAS.[5]
Its improved version, released in 2009, was known as "Sama" (Persian: سما).[3][6]
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- ^ "Khaybar KH2002". Archived from the original on 2009-03-19. Retrieved 2009-05-29.
- ^ "DIO KH2002 / Khaybar". Archived from the original on 2009-02-20. Retrieved 2009-05-29.
- ^ "Iranian 5.56mm Rifles: From S5.56 to Masaaf – Silah Report". Silah Report. Archived from the original on 2021-10-04.