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|name=SG 550
|name=SG 550
| image= Stgw 90.jpg
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|caption=The SG 550 service rifle
|caption=The SG 550 service rifle
|origin=Switzerland
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|service=1990–present
|service=1990–present
|used_by=See ''[[#Users|Users]]''
|used_by=See [[#Users|Users]]
|wars=
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|production_date=1986–present
|production_date=1986–present
|number=600,000<sup>+</sup>
|number=600,000<sup>+</sup>
|variants=See ''[[#Variants|Variants]]''
|variants=See [[#Variants|Variants]]
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|weight=SG 550: {{convert|4.1|kg|lb|2|abbr=on}}<br />SG 551: {{convert|3.40|kg|abbr=on}}<br />SG 552 Commando: {{convert|3.2|kg|abbr=on}}<br />SG 553: {{convert|3.2|kg|abbr=on}}<br />SG 550 Sniper: {{convert|7.02|kg|abbr=on}}
<!----|weight=SG 550: {{convert|4.1|kg|lb|2|abbr=on}}<br />SG 551: {{convert|3.40|kg|abbr=on}}<br />SG 552 Commando: {{convert|3.2|kg|abbr=on}}<br />SG 553: {{convert|3.2|kg|abbr=on}}<br />SG 550 Sniper: {{convert|7.02|kg|abbr=on}}
|length=SG 550 (stock extended): {{convert|998|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<br /> SG 550 (stock folded): {{convert|772|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br /> SG 551 (stock extended): {{convert|833|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br /> SG 551 (stock folded): {{convert|607|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br />SG 552 Commando (stock extended): {{convert|730|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br />SG 552 Commando (stock folded): {{convert|504|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br />SG 553 (stock extended): {{convert|730|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br />SG 553 (stock folded): {{convert|501|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br />SG 550 Sniper (stock extended): {{convert|1130|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br />SG 550 Sniper (stock folded): {{convert|905|mm|abbr=on|1}}
|length=SG 550 (stock extended): {{convert|998|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<br /> SG 550 (stock folded): {{convert|772|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br /> SG 551 (stock extended): {{convert|833|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br /> SG 551 (stock folded): {{convert|607|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br />SG 552 Commando (stock extended): {{convert|730|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br />SG 552 Commando (stock folded): {{convert|504|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br />SG 553 (stock extended): {{convert|730|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br />SG 553 (stock folded): {{convert|501|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br />SG 550 Sniper (stock extended): {{convert|1130|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br />SG 550 Sniper (stock folded): {{convert|905|mm|abbr=on|1}}
|part_length=SG 550: {{convert|528|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br />SG 551: {{convert|363|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br />SG 552 Commando: {{convert|226|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br />SG 553: {{convert|227|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br />SG 550 Sniper: {{convert|650|mm|abbr=on|1}}
|part_length=SG 550: {{convert|528|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br />SG 551: {{convert|363|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br />SG 552 Commando: {{convert|226|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br />SG 553: {{convert|227|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br />SG 550 Sniper: {{convert|650|mm|abbr=on|1}}
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|cartridge=5.56×45mm NATO ([[5.6mm Gw Pat 90]])
|cartridge=5.56×45mm NATO ([[5.6mm Gw Pat 90]])
|action=[[Gas-operated reloading|Gas operated]], [[rotating bolt]]
|action=[[Gas-operated reloading|Gas operated]], [[rotating bolt]]
|rate=Approx. 700 rounds/min
|rate=~700 rounds/min
|velocity=SG 550: {{convert|911|m/s|0|abbr=on}}<br />SG 551: {{convert|850|m/s|abbr=on|1}}<br />SG 552 Commando: {{convert|725|m/s|abbr=on|1}}<br />SG 550 Sniper: {{convert|940|m/s|abbr=on|1}}
|velocity=SG 550: {{convert|911|m/s|0|abbr=on}}<br />SG 551: {{convert|850|m/s|abbr=on|1}}<br />SG 552 Commando: {{convert|725|m/s|abbr=on|1}}<br />SG 550 Sniper: {{convert|940|m/s|abbr=on|1}}
|range=100–400 m sight adjustments
|range=100–400 m sight adjustments
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The '''SG 550''' is an [[assault rifle]] manufactured by [[Swiss Arms|Swiss Arms AG]] (formerly a division of [[Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft]] now known as Sig Holding AG) of [[Neuhausen am Rheinfall|Neuhausen]], Switzerland. "SG" is an abbreviation for ''Sturmgewehr'', or "assault rifle". The rifle is based on the earlier [[5.56×45mm NATO|5.56mm]] [[SIG SG 540|SG 540]] and is also known as the '''Fass 90''' (''Fusil d'assaut'' 90/''Fucile d'assalto'' 90) in French/Italian or '''Stgw 90''' in German (''Sturmgewehr'' 90).<ref name="SwissArms-SG550/PE90">{{cite web|title=SG550/PE Standard|url=http://www.swissarms.ch/en/SG_550_PE_90_Assault_Rifle.html|website=swissarms.ch|accessdate=26 February 2017}}</ref>
The '''SG 550''' is an [[assault rifle]] manufactured by [[Swiss Arms|Swiss Arms AG]] (formerly a division of [[Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft]] now known as Sig Holding AG) in Switzerland. "SG" is an abbreviation for ''Sturmgewehr'', or "assault rifle". The rifle is based on the earlier [[5.56×45mm NATO|5.56mm]] [[SIG SG 540|SG 540]].

==History==
==History==
===Development===
===Development===
In 1978, the [[Military of Switzerland|Swiss Army]] formulated requirements for a successor to the [[SIG SG 510|Stgw 57]] [[battle rifle]] (known commercially as the SG 510) using the [[7.5×55mm Swiss|7.5×55mm Schmidt–Rubin]] [[Cartridge (firearms)|cartridge]]. Emphasis was placed on [[Modular Weapon System|modularity]]; the weapon family was to include several variants of the base design, including a compact [[carbine]] that would be issued to rear-echelon and support troops, commanding staff, vehicle crews, [[special operations]] personnel and [[paratrooper]]s. Another aim was to reduce the overall weight of the rifle while retaining comparable or improved accuracy out to 300 m. The solicitation was narrowed down to two designs: the [[W+F C42]] (developed by the state-owned [[Waffenfabrik Bern]], using both 6.45×48mm and 5.6×45mm cartridges) and the '''SG 541''' (developed by SIG). In 1981, the experimental [[6.45×48mm XPL Swiss|6.45mm GP 80]] cartridge was rejected in favor of the more conventional [[5.6mm Gw Pat 90|5.6×45mm GP 90]] round (with a 4.1 g, [[tombac]]-jacketed, [[lead]] core projectile) that is the Swiss equivalent to [[NATO]]'s standard 5.56×45mm cartridge.
In 1978, the [[Military of Switzerland|Swiss Army]] formulated requirements for a successor to the [[SIG SG 510|Stgw 57]] [[battle rifle]] (known commercially as the SG 510) using the [[7.5×55mm Swiss|7.5×55mm Schmidt–Rubin]] [[Cartridge (firearms)|cartridge]]. Emphasis was placed on [[Modular Weapon System|modularity]]; the weapon family was to include several variants of the base design, including a compact [[carbine]] that would be issued to rear-echelon and support troops, commanding staff, vehicle crews, [[special operations]] personnel and [[paratrooper]]s. Another aim was to reduce the overall weight of the rifle while retaining comparable or improved accuracy out to 300 m. The solicitation was narrowed down to two designs: the [[W+F C42]] (developed by the state-owned [[Waffenfabrik Bern]], using both 6.45×48mm and 5.6×45mm cartridges) and the SG 541 (developed by SIG). In 1981, the experimental [[6.45×48mm XPL Swiss|6.45mm GP 80]] cartridge was rejected in favor of the more conventional [[5.6mm Gw Pat 90|5.6×45mm GP 90]] round (with a 4.1 g, [[tombac]]-jacketed, [[lead]] core projectile) that is the Swiss equivalent to [[NATO]]'s standard 5.56×45mm cartridge.


===Production===
===Production===
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[[File:Caroline-demontee-p1000529.jpg|thumb|left|SG 550 disassembled into its main constituent groups]]
[[File:Caroline-demontee-p1000529.jpg|thumb|left|SG 550 disassembled into its main constituent groups]]


The SG 550 is a [[selective-fire]] 5.56×45mm NATO [[assault rifle]] firing from a [[closed bolt]]. It has a [[Gas-operated reloading|gas-actuated]] piston-driven [[Gas-operated reloading#Long-stroke piston|long-stroke operating system]] derived from the [[SIG SG 540]] series of rifles, which uses burnt powder gases vented through a port in the [[Gun barrel|barrel]] to power the weapon's moving parts. Once inside the gas cylinder, propellant gases pass through an L-shaped channel machined in the piston head and are directed forward towards the gas valve. The pressure build-up in front of the piston head pushes the piston and bolt carrier rearward. As the piston is driven back, the gas port and the L-shaped channel move out of alignment, cutting off the supply of gas to the cylinder. Surplus gas and powder residues are evacuated through an exhaust port in the gas cylinder. This system ensures that only the precise volume of gas required to overcome the mass and resistance of the rifle's moving assembly is admitted from the barrel. The manually adjustable gas valve has two settings, one for normal operation, and the second setting for use in the presence of heavy fouling or icing.
The SG 550 is a [[selective-fire]] 5.56×45mm NATO [[assault rifle]] firing from a [[closed bolt]]. It has a [[Gas-operated reloading|gas-actuated]] piston-driven [[Gas-operated reloading#Long-stroke piston|long-stroke operating system]] derived from the [[SIG SG 540]] series of rifles, which uses burnt powder gases vented through a port in the [[Gun barrel|barrel]] to power the weapon's moving parts. Once inside the gas cylinder, propellant gases pass through an L-shaped channel machined in the piston head and are directed forward towards the gas valve. The pressure build-up in front of the piston head pushes the piston and bolt carrier rearward. As the piston is driven back, the gas port and the L-shaped channel move out of alignment, cutting off the supply of gas to the cylinder. Surplus gas and powder residues are evacuated through an exhaust port in the gas cylinder.


The [[Rotating bolt|rotary bolt]] locking mechanism consists of two [[steel]] locking lugs that engage locking recesses in the breech, and is identical to that used in the SG 540. A spring-loaded [[extractor (firearms)|extractor]] is incorporated into the bolt while a fixed protrusion on one of the receiver's internal guide rails ejects the spent cartridge casings.
The [[Rotating bolt|rotary bolt]] locking mechanism consists of two steel locking lugs that engage locking recesses in the breech, and is identical to that used in the SG 540. A spring-loaded [[extractor (firearms)|extractor]] is incorporated into the bolt while a fixed protrusion on one of the receiver's internal guide rails ejects the spent cartridge casings.


===Features===
===Features===
[[File:Caroline-pontet-p1000527.jpg|thumb|left|The ergonomics of the rifle provide the shooter with easy access to various controls. The ambidextrous fire selector/safety is manipulated by the thumb of the shooting hand. Note also the studs on the magazine, which allow multiple magazines to lock together for faster reloading.]]
[[File:Caroline-pontet-p1000527.jpg|thumb|left|The rifle controls, including fire selector/safety.]]


The rifle is hammer-fired and has a trigger mechanism with an [[Ambidexterity#Firearms|ambidextrous]] [[Safety (firearms)|safety]] and [[Selective fire|fire selector]] switch that has 4 settings: "S"—safe, "1"—single fire, "3"—3-round [[Burst mode (weapon)|burst]] and "20"—fully [[Automatic firearm|automatic fire]]. The 3-round burst mode "3" and the fully automatic "20" position can be disabled by a rotating safety guard to avert accidentally activating the continuous fire mode. The [[Trigger (firearms)|trigger]] is enclosed in a pivoting trigger guard which can be folded down to the left or right side allowing for unhindered operation with winter gloves. The trigger pull is approximately {{convert|35|N|lb-f|1|lk=on|abbr=on}}
The rifle is hammer-fired and has a trigger mechanism with an [[Ambidexterity#Firearms|ambidextrous]] [[Safety (firearms)|safety]] and [[Selective fire|fire selector]] switch that has 4 settings: "S"—safe, "1"—single fire, "3"—3-round [[Burst mode (weapon)|burst]] and "20"—fully [[Automatic firearm|automatic fire]]. The 3-round burst mode "3" and the fully automatic "20" position can be disabled by a rotating safety guard to avert accidentally activating the continuous fire mode. The [[Trigger (firearms)|trigger]] is enclosed in a pivoting trigger guard which can be folded down to the left or right side allowing for unhindered operation with winter gloves. The trigger pull is approximately {{convert|35|N|lb-f|1|lk=on|abbr=on}}
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A bolt hold-open device locks the bolt carrier assembly open after expending the last cartridge from the [[Magazine (firearms)|magazine]] and is released by lifting the bolt catch lever located on the left side of the [[Receiver (firearms)|receiver]]. Alternatively, a left-handed shooter may release the bolt by pulling the rubber-coated charging handle to rear a short distance.
A bolt hold-open device locks the bolt carrier assembly open after expending the last cartridge from the [[Magazine (firearms)|magazine]] and is released by lifting the bolt catch lever located on the left side of the [[Receiver (firearms)|receiver]]. Alternatively, a left-handed shooter may release the bolt by pulling the rubber-coated charging handle to rear a short distance.


The SG 550 has a side-folding skeletonized [[Stock (firearms)|buttstock]] (folds to the right side of the receiver) and a [[Aluminium alloy|lightweight aluminium]] [[bipod]] that folds into grooves in the lower handguard. The hinged stock is firmly locked in the folded position by a socket in the butt which clips into a plastic stud on the handguard; a firm pull will release the stock which is then swung into the closed position and locked by a button catch. A collapsible side-folding stock is also available. The stock, [[pistol grip]], and handguards are made of a high-strength [[polymer]], and are produced in either green or black colour options. The [[steel]] receiver housing and several other components are manufactured using stamping and welding; external steel surfaces are finished with a ceramic-reinforced enamel coat known as Ilaflon.<ref name="SIG SG 550 (Sturmgewehr Model 550) / Stgw 90 Assault Rifle / Carbine June 22, 2014"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ilag-ag.com/cms2/site/user/index.php?page_id=252 |title=ILAG Industrielack AG – Swiss quality coatings |publisher=Ilag-ag.com |date= |accessdate=2009-07-09}}</ref> The gas system's components are made of [[stainless steel]]. The barrel, bolt, bolt carrier, and firing pin are all made with steel that has been [[Nitridization|gas nitrided]], hardened and tempered. The bolt and carrier, along with most other components internal to the receiver undergo a [[Parkerizing|phosphating]] process.
The SG 550 has a side-folding skeletonized [[Stock (firearms)|buttstock]] (folds to the right side of the receiver) and a [[Aluminium alloy|lightweight aluminium]] [[bipod]] that folds into grooves in the lower handguard. The hinged stock is firmly locked in the folded position by a socket in the butt which clips into a plastic stud on the handguard; a firm pull will release the stock which is then swung into the closed position and locked by a button catch. A collapsible side-folding stock is also available. The stock, [[pistol grip]], and handguards are made of a high-strength [[polymer]], and are produced in either green or black colour options. The [[steel]] receiver housing and several other components are manufactured using stamping and welding; external steel surfaces are finished with a ceramic-reinforced enamel coat known as Ilaflon.<ref name="SIG SG 550 (Sturmgewehr Model 550) / Stgw 90 Assault Rifle / Carbine June 22, 2014"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ilag-ag.com/cms2/site/user/index.php?page_id=252 |title=ILAG Industrielack AG – Swiss quality coatings |publisher=Ilag-ag.com |date= |accessdate=2009-07-09}}</ref>


The heavy, cold hammer-forged barrel is screwed into the receiver and is equipped with a slotted "bird cage" type [[flash suppressor]] that is also used to launch [[rifle grenade]]s (using standard, live [[ammunition]]) or attach a knife [[bayonet]] (the bayonet is supported by a lug located at the base of the gas block). The rifled barrel has 6 right-hand grooves and the Swiss Army specification 254&nbsp;mm (1:10 in) rifling twist rate is optimized for Swiss military GP 90 ammunition. An export-oriented barrel with a 178&nbsp;mm (1:7 in) twist rate is also available, designed to stabilize 5.56×45mm NATO rounds with the heavier SS109 and tracer projectiles.
The heavy, cold hammer-forged barrel is screwed into the receiver and is equipped with a slotted "bird cage" type [[flash suppressor]] that is also used to launch [[rifle grenade]]s (using standard, live [[ammunition]]) or attach a knife [[bayonet]] (the bayonet is supported by a lug located at the base of the gas block). The rifled barrel has 6 right-hand grooves and the Swiss Army specification 254&nbsp;mm (1:10 in) rifling twist rate is optimized for Swiss military GP 90 ammunition. An export-oriented barrel with a 178&nbsp;mm (1:7 in) twist rate is also available, designed to stabilize 5.56×45mm NATO rounds with the heavier SS109 and tracer projectiles.
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===Sights===
===Sights===
[[File:Caroline-mire-p1000518.jpg|thumb|left|Rotating diopter drum rear sight. The aperture above the "3" (denoting the 300 m setting) can be seen.]]
[[File:Caroline-mire-p1000518.jpg|thumb|left|Rotating diopter drum rear sight.]]
[[File:Nightsight.JPG|thumb|right|[[Tritium illumination|Tritium-illuminated]] night sights. Rear sight at notch "1" with front night sight flipped-up.]]
[[File:Nightsight.JPG|thumb|right|[[Tritium illumination|Tritium-illuminated]] night sights.]]


The SG 550 series rifles have a {{convert|540|mm|abbr=on|1}} long sight radius and are equipped with [[iron sights]] adjustable for both windage and elevation. The sights are similar to those on some [[Heckler & Koch]] weapons, such as the [[HK G3]] or [[HK MP5]]. The sights consist of a rear, rotating [[Diopter sight|diopter]] drum soldered to the receiver and a hooded front post installed in the gas block. The rear sight has an open notch setting marked "1" designed for immediate firing up to 100&nbsp;m but also contains apertures with settings "2", "3" and "4" corresponding to 200, 300 and 400&nbsp;m firing ranges. The 400&nbsp;m setting has a removable iris for sportive shooting. The sights are adjustable via micrometer screws with windage and elevation increments of 0.15 [[milliradian|mil]] (≈0.52 [[Minute of arc|moa]]), or {{convert|15|mm|abbr=on|1}} at 100&nbsp;m. For night use, the dedicated "1" notch setting in the rear sight drum is provided with two self-luminous [[Tritium illumination|tritium-powered]] inserts fitted laterally on each side of the notch and additionally in a flip-up post attached to the foresight. When firing rifle grenades the front sight hood is aligned with the uppermost edge of the grenade's warhead, this provides an estimated point of impact up to 75 m. The rifle grenades intended for this purpose were FN/Luchaire Type 58-N bullet-though [[anti-tank grenade]]s.
The SG 550 series rifles have a {{convert|540|mm|abbr=on|1}} long sight radius and are equipped with [[iron sights]] adjustable for both windage and elevation. The sights are similar to those on some [[Heckler & Koch]] weapons, such as the [[HK G3]] or [[HK MP5]]. The sights consist of a rear, rotating [[Diopter sight|diopter]] drum soldered to the receiver and a hooded front post installed in the gas block. The rear sight has an open notch setting marked "1" designed for immediate firing up to 100&nbsp;m but also contains apertures with settings "2", "3" and "4" corresponding to 200, 300 and 400&nbsp;m firing ranges. The 400&nbsp;m setting has a removable iris for sportive shooting. The sights are adjustable via micrometer screws with windage and elevation increments of 0.15 [[milliradian|mil]] (≈0.52 [[Minute of arc|moa]]), or {{convert|15|mm|abbr=on|1}} at 100&nbsp;m. For night use, the dedicated "1" notch setting in the rear sight drum is provided with two self-luminous [[Tritium illumination|tritium-powered]] inserts fitted laterally on each side of the notch and additionally in a flip-up post attached to the foresight. When firing rifle grenades the front sight hood is aligned with the uppermost edge of the grenade's warhead, this provides an estimated point of impact up to 75 m. The rifle grenades intended for this purpose were FN/Luchaire Type 58-N bullet-though [[anti-tank grenade]]s.

The rifle's [[Sight (device)|sights]] were placed relatively low over the bore axis to ensure a minimal silhouette when firing from the [[prone position]] (the shooter presents a 20% smaller target than with the Stgw 57), but high enough to provide comfort and speed when shouldering the rifle in the [[Kneeling position|kneeling]] and [[Standing position|offhand]] shooting positions. The design of the shoulder stock also facilitates the rapid alignment of the shooting eye with the rifle's line of sight.{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}


[[File:5130 055 Sturmgewehr 90 mit Kern 4x24 Zielfernrohr.jpg|thumb|right|An SG 550 equipped with the Kern 4x24 [[telescopic sight]]]]
[[File:5130 055 Sturmgewehr 90 mit Kern 4x24 Zielfernrohr.jpg|thumb|right|An SG 550 equipped with the Kern 4x24 [[telescopic sight]]]]

For designated marksman use, the SG 550 is equipped with a Kern 4x24 [[telescopic sight]] on a quick-detachable mount.{{citation needed|date=January 2013}} The sight weighs {{convert|730|g|abbr=on}} and includes a variety of features, such as [[Picatinny rail|STANAG 2324/MIL-STD-1913]] compliant mounting components, a [[Telescopic sight#Bullet Drop Compensation|Bullet Drop Compensation]] (BDC) elevation adjustment knob for ranges from 100 to 600 m, a tritium-illuminated [[reticle]] that enables target acquisition in low-light conditions and a diopter eyesight correction adjustment. Included with the sight is a lens hood for mounting on the ocular that reduces image quality-impairing stray light and a gray filter for glare reduction.<ref name="SIG SG 550 (Sturmgewehr Model 550) / Stgw 90 Assault Rifle / Carbine June 22, 2014"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://home.arcor.de/snipercountry/waffen/artikel/waffen12.html|title=[www.snipercountry.de] - Scharfschützen Community|publisher=|accessdate=25 December 2014}}</ref> The basic model of this optical sight was already used on the Stgw 57.<ref>[http://www.biggerhammer.net/sigamt/kern/ biggerhammer.net] Kern 4x24 telescopic sight of the Swiss Army.</ref>
For designated marksman use, the SG 550 is equipped with a Kern 4x24 [[telescopic sight]] on a quick-detachable mount.{{citation needed|date=January 2013}} The sight weighs {{convert|730|g|abbr=on}} and includes a variety of features, such as [[Picatinny rail|STANAG 2324/MIL-STD-1913]] compliant mounting components, a [[Telescopic sight#Bullet Drop Compensation|Bullet Drop Compensation]] (BDC) elevation adjustment knob for ranges from 100 to 600 m, a tritium-illuminated [[reticle]] that enables target acquisition in low-light conditions and a diopter eyesight correction adjustment. Included with the sight is a lens hood for mounting on the ocular that reduces image quality-impairing stray light and a gray filter for glare reduction.<ref name="SIG SG 550 (Sturmgewehr Model 550) / Stgw 90 Assault Rifle / Carbine June 22, 2014"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://home.arcor.de/snipercountry/waffen/artikel/waffen12.html|title=[www.snipercountry.de] - Scharfschützen Community|publisher=|accessdate=25 December 2014}}</ref> The basic model of this optical sight was already used on the Stgw 57.<ref>[http://www.biggerhammer.net/sigamt/kern/ biggerhammer.net] Kern 4x24 telescopic sight of the Swiss Army.</ref>


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SG 550
The SG 550 service rifle
TypeAssault rifle
Place of originSwitzerland
Service history
In service1990–present
Used bySee Users
Production history
DesignerSchweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft
Designed1970s–1980s
ManufacturerSwiss Arms AG (formerly Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft)
Produced1986–present
No. built600,000+
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO (5.6mm Gw Pat 90)
ActionGas operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire~700 rounds/min
Muzzle velocitySG 550: 911 m/s (2,989 ft/s)
SG 551: 850 m/s (2,788.7 ft/s)
SG 552 Commando: 725 m/s (2,378.6 ft/s)
SG 550 Sniper: 940 m/s (3,084.0 ft/s)
Effective firing range100–400 m sight adjustments
Feed system5-, 20-, or 30-round detachable box magazine
SightsRear: rotating diopter drum with tritium night inserts; front: hooded post with folding night post
540 mm (21.3 in) sight radius (SG 550)
466 mm (18.3 in) sight radius (SG 551)

The SG 550 is an assault rifle manufactured by Swiss Arms AG (formerly a division of Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft now known as Sig Holding AG) in Switzerland. "SG" is an abbreviation for Sturmgewehr, or "assault rifle". The rifle is based on the earlier 5.56mm SG 540.

History

Development

In 1978, the Swiss Army formulated requirements for a successor to the Stgw 57 battle rifle (known commercially as the SG 510) using the 7.5×55mm Schmidt–Rubin cartridge. Emphasis was placed on modularity; the weapon family was to include several variants of the base design, including a compact carbine that would be issued to rear-echelon and support troops, commanding staff, vehicle crews, special operations personnel and paratroopers. Another aim was to reduce the overall weight of the rifle while retaining comparable or improved accuracy out to 300 m. The solicitation was narrowed down to two designs: the W+F C42 (developed by the state-owned Waffenfabrik Bern, using both 6.45×48mm and 5.6×45mm cartridges) and the SG 541 (developed by SIG). In 1981, the experimental 6.45mm GP 80 cartridge was rejected in favor of the more conventional 5.6×45mm GP 90 round (with a 4.1 g, tombac-jacketed, lead core projectile) that is the Swiss equivalent to NATO's standard 5.56×45mm cartridge.

Production

In February 1983, the decision to adopt the SG 541 was publicly announced (the designation of the rifle was changed in October of the following year to SG 550, while the carbine version became known as the SG 551). Production began in 1986 and four years later the rifle was officially accepted into service in 1990, hence the military designation Stgw 90. Over 600,000 rifles have been delivered since then and production for the military has now ceased.[1]

Design details

Operating mechanism

SG 550 disassembled into its main constituent groups

The SG 550 is a selective-fire 5.56×45mm NATO assault rifle firing from a closed bolt. It has a gas-actuated piston-driven long-stroke operating system derived from the SIG SG 540 series of rifles, which uses burnt powder gases vented through a port in the barrel to power the weapon's moving parts. Once inside the gas cylinder, propellant gases pass through an L-shaped channel machined in the piston head and are directed forward towards the gas valve. The pressure build-up in front of the piston head pushes the piston and bolt carrier rearward. As the piston is driven back, the gas port and the L-shaped channel move out of alignment, cutting off the supply of gas to the cylinder. Surplus gas and powder residues are evacuated through an exhaust port in the gas cylinder.

The rotary bolt locking mechanism consists of two steel locking lugs that engage locking recesses in the breech, and is identical to that used in the SG 540. A spring-loaded extractor is incorporated into the bolt while a fixed protrusion on one of the receiver's internal guide rails ejects the spent cartridge casings.

Features

The rifle controls, including fire selector/safety.

The rifle is hammer-fired and has a trigger mechanism with an ambidextrous safety and fire selector switch that has 4 settings: "S"—safe, "1"—single fire, "3"—3-round burst and "20"—fully automatic fire. The 3-round burst mode "3" and the fully automatic "20" position can be disabled by a rotating safety guard to avert accidentally activating the continuous fire mode. The trigger is enclosed in a pivoting trigger guard which can be folded down to the left or right side allowing for unhindered operation with winter gloves. The trigger pull is approximately 35 N (7.9 lbf)

The firearm is fed by lightweight 20-round box magazines, 30-, 10- and 5-round magazines are also available. The magazines are molded from a translucent polymer and can be locked together using studs in order to facilitate quicker reloading; Jungle style. The empty weight of a 20-round magazine is 95 g (3.4 oz) and 110 g (3.9 oz) for a 30-round magazine.

A bolt hold-open device locks the bolt carrier assembly open after expending the last cartridge from the magazine and is released by lifting the bolt catch lever located on the left side of the receiver. Alternatively, a left-handed shooter may release the bolt by pulling the rubber-coated charging handle to rear a short distance.

The SG 550 has a side-folding skeletonized buttstock (folds to the right side of the receiver) and a lightweight aluminium bipod that folds into grooves in the lower handguard. The hinged stock is firmly locked in the folded position by a socket in the butt which clips into a plastic stud on the handguard; a firm pull will release the stock which is then swung into the closed position and locked by a button catch. A collapsible side-folding stock is also available. The stock, pistol grip, and handguards are made of a high-strength polymer, and are produced in either green or black colour options. The steel receiver housing and several other components are manufactured using stamping and welding; external steel surfaces are finished with a ceramic-reinforced enamel coat known as Ilaflon.[1][2]

The heavy, cold hammer-forged barrel is screwed into the receiver and is equipped with a slotted "bird cage" type flash suppressor that is also used to launch rifle grenades (using standard, live ammunition) or attach a knife bayonet (the bayonet is supported by a lug located at the base of the gas block). The rifled barrel has 6 right-hand grooves and the Swiss Army specification 254 mm (1:10 in) rifling twist rate is optimized for Swiss military GP 90 ammunition. An export-oriented barrel with a 178 mm (1:7 in) twist rate is also available, designed to stabilize 5.56×45mm NATO rounds with the heavier SS109 and tracer projectiles.

All rifles are test fired for accuracy and function prior to leaving the factory at the manufacturer's underground 300 m test range. Random new rifles out of production were tested on a machine rest. In a 24 single shot string starting with a cold weapon and using GP 90 ammunition, the R50 or 50% windage and elevation dispersion of any individual weapon must have been within an 11 cm (4.3 in) group at 300 m, the 50% windage and elevation dispersion must have averaged 7 cm (2.8 in).[1][3] The employed circular error probable method cannot be converted and is not comparable to US military methods for determining rifle accuracy. When the R50 results are doubled the hit probability increases to 93.7%.

Sights

Rotating diopter drum rear sight.
Tritium-illuminated night sights.

The SG 550 series rifles have a 540 mm (21.3 in) long sight radius and are equipped with iron sights adjustable for both windage and elevation. The sights are similar to those on some Heckler & Koch weapons, such as the HK G3 or HK MP5. The sights consist of a rear, rotating diopter drum soldered to the receiver and a hooded front post installed in the gas block. The rear sight has an open notch setting marked "1" designed for immediate firing up to 100 m but also contains apertures with settings "2", "3" and "4" corresponding to 200, 300 and 400 m firing ranges. The 400 m setting has a removable iris for sportive shooting. The sights are adjustable via micrometer screws with windage and elevation increments of 0.15 mil (≈0.52 moa), or 15 mm (0.6 in) at 100 m. For night use, the dedicated "1" notch setting in the rear sight drum is provided with two self-luminous tritium-powered inserts fitted laterally on each side of the notch and additionally in a flip-up post attached to the foresight. When firing rifle grenades the front sight hood is aligned with the uppermost edge of the grenade's warhead, this provides an estimated point of impact up to 75 m. The rifle grenades intended for this purpose were FN/Luchaire Type 58-N bullet-though anti-tank grenades.

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An SG 550 equipped with the Kern 4x24 telescopic sight

For designated marksman use, the SG 550 is equipped with a Kern 4x24 telescopic sight on a quick-detachable mount.[citation needed] The sight weighs 730 g (26 oz) and includes a variety of features, such as STANAG 2324/MIL-STD-1913 compliant mounting components, a Bullet Drop Compensation (BDC) elevation adjustment knob for ranges from 100 to 600 m, a tritium-illuminated reticle that enables target acquisition in low-light conditions and a diopter eyesight correction adjustment. Included with the sight is a lens hood for mounting on the ocular that reduces image quality-impairing stray light and a gray filter for glare reduction.[1][4] The basic model of this optical sight was already used on the Stgw 57.[5]

The upper receiver can accept quick-detachable rails and adapters used to mount optics (STANAG 2324 compliant). The scope mounting system consists of a centering hole located on the front face of the rear sight assembly and a dovetail-like mounting point at the front end of the receiver. Swiss Arms (respectively Brügger & Thomet) offer several types of quick-release scope mounts and Picatinny rails. A version of the rifle with an integral receiver-mounted Picatinny rail is also offered; in this configuration the weapon is fitted with flip-up emergency battle sights—a rear aperture sight which folds down into a recess in the rail and a folding front blade.

Accessories

Stgw 90 bayonet made by Wenger

Both the rifle and carbine come standard with a spare magazine, sling, cleaning kit and a loading aid for rapid magazine filling.

The full-sized SG 550/551 will accept SIG's 40 mm GL 5040/5140 grenade launcher (Swiss military designation: 40 mm Gewehraufsatz 97), which is mounted under the barrel via an eccentric latch and replaces the lower handguard. The grenade launcher is a single-shot breech-loaded weapon that is supplied with a leaf sight that attaches to the rifle's rear sight base and enables accurate firing out to 200 m. The lightweight aluminium launcher weighs 1.7 kg (3.7 lb) unloaded, and is operated independently of the rifle. It can use a wide array of 40×46mm grenades, including extended range high-pressure types and non-lethal baton or anti-riot projectiles. The compact SG 552/553 can be fitted with smaller GL 5340 underbarrel grenade launcher.

An Stgw 90 bayonet can also be mounted to the rifle. The bayonet has an overall length of 310 mm and a muzzle ring diameter of 22 mm. The 177 mm long blade is single-edged and it has no fuller. The bayonets are manufactured exclusively for the Swiss Army by Victorinox and in the past by Wenger until Victorinox acquired Wenger in 2005. With a proper lug adaptor, the rifle will also accept a NATO-pattern KCB-77 (made originally by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen, West Germany) or the American M9.

Variants

SG 551

SG 551 carbine

The SG 551 carbine has a short pattern 363 mm (14.3 in) barrel, gas tube and piston compared to the SG 550. The SG 551 series rifles have a 466 mm (18.3 in) long sight radius. The handguards were also changed and the bipod removed. The SG 551 cannot be used with a bayonet or fire rifle grenades. The SG 551 comes in several specialized variants designed for use with security and special forces. Among those variants are the SG 551-1P police carbine (designed to engage point targets out to 300 m; equipped with a Hensoldt 6x42 BL telescopic sight and detachable cheek riser), the SG 551 SWAT carbine (coated with a corrosion-resistant finish and equipped with an optical sight mount used with a wide array of sights, and can also accept mission-critical accessories such as a bipod, laser pointer or tactical light) and the SG 551 LB carbine with an extended 454 mm (17.9 in) barrel that enables the use of rifle grenades and a bayonet.[1]

SG 552 Commando

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The compact SG 552 Commando carbine with 30-round magazine

The compact SG 552 Commando (full designation as the 552-2P[1][6]) carbine was released in July 1998. It has a shorter 226 mm (8.9 in) barrel (with an open, 3-prong flash suppressor) and gas tube, ventilated handguards and a redesigned bolt carrier group that was integrated with the piston rod to form a single moving assembly. The SG 552 series rifles have a 360 mm (14.2 in) long sight radius. The return mechanism has been moved to the rear of the receiver housing and its recoil spring is guided in a way analogous to that of the AK-47: on a steel guide rod (later models feature a polymer guide rod) resting against the lower receiver's rear surface under tension of the compressed recoil spring. Like the SG 550/551, this model can accept rails and accessories enabling the use of optics. A long barrel version of the SG 552 known as the SG 552 LB incorporates a 346 mm (13.6 in) barrel with provision to fire rifle grenades and support a bayonet. The SG 552 models were discontinued in 2008 and replaced by the SG 553. Upgrade part kits are available to convert a SG 552 in to a SG 553.

SG 553

SG 553 in the hands of Malaysian Air Force PASKAU commando during LIMA 2009

The SG 553 is an improved version of the SG 552 and was released in 2008. Even though it mostly resembles the SG 552, the SG 553 has one key advantage, the recoil spring is now wrapped around the piston rod like in the SG 550/551 models, which address several reliability issues encountered in the SG 552 and also allows the usage of the standard SG 550/551 charging handle. The SG 553 series rifles have a 339 mm (13.3 in) long sight radius. A long barrel version of the SG 553 known as the SG 553 LB incorporates a 347 mm (13.7 in) barrel with provision to fire rifle grenades and support a bayonet. Further factory options for the SG 553 rifle series are an integrated receiver Picatinny rail and an adjustable butt stock.[7] The SG 553 R is a variant chambered for the 7.62×39mm cartridge fed from AK family box magazines.[8]

SG 550 Sniper

Another member of the SG 550 family is the SG 550 Sniper variant (also designated SG 550-1) designed specifically for Swiss security forces. This accurized rifle has a refined two-stage trigger (the pull force was reduced from 35 N (7.9 lbf) to 15 N (3.4 lbf), a heavy, hammer-forged 650 mm (25.6 in) long barrel with a 254 mm (1:10 in) rifling twist rate (it has no flash hider) and is used exclusively with telescopic sights. The new folding stock has an adjustable cheek piece and a spacer system on the butt, the ergonomic pistol grip's angle of inclination can be regulated, the forend was shortened, and the bipod features a height and cant adjustment mechanism. This model is no longer in production.

Civilian variants

The SG 550/551/552/553 are also available in semi-automatic only configurations, intended for the civilian shooting market. Among these variants are the SG 550/551/552 SP, PE 90 and SIG Sport rifles. The SG 550 series is available with either 178 mm or 254 mm (1:7 and 1:10 in) twist rate barrels. Rifles designated SG 55x-1 have a 254 mm (1:10 in) twist rate, while models marked SG 55x-2 have a 178 mm (1:7 in) twist rate. The ordinance GP 90 ammunition is optimized for use with the original Swiss 254 mm (1:10 in) rifling twist rate.

A SIG556 Classic equipped with an EOTech 512 holographic weapon sight and STANAG magazine.

Due to import restrictions, the American civilian market required a partially American-made version assembled by SIG SAUER, Inc. in Exeter, New Hampshire. The SIG556 is designed to meet these requirements. The 556 lacks full-auto capability and the overall length is 940 mm (37.0 in). One difference is a new aluminum lower receiver that accepts M16 STANAG magazines and an M4 telescoping buttstock. The barrel's twist rate is 178 mm (1:7 in).[9]

There are many variants of this rifle offered for sale. The first variant was sold with an aluminum Picatinny rail on the upper receiver and a series of plastic rails on the handguard. The market pushed SIG to produce the rifle with the slimmer profile 551-type handguards and a hooded front sight; this version is marketed as the SIG556 Classic.[10] Several folding stock models have been released as well as variants with railed forend combinations. Another major variant is a SIG556 DMR. This features a 21 in (533.4 mm) long barrel without flash suppressor, upgraded, a match type trigger, Magpul PRS stock and older style plastic handguards. SIGP556 pistol variants with 10 in barrels are also available. In 2012 the SIG556R or SIG556 Russian chambered for the 7.62×39mm cartridge and using AK-pattern box magazines was introduced.[11] The first generation of SIG556R rifles had a number of performance issues that were later resolved in later production runs of the SIG556R.

In January 2014, SIG introduced the 556xi series rifles as an improvement to the 556 and 556R series rifles.

As of May 2017, SIG has discontinued the SIG556, SIG556R, and 556xi series of rifles and no longer displays those models on the products section of their website.[12]

The SIG 522LR is a .22-caliber sporting rifle styled after the SG 551. It uses a simple blowback semi-automatic operating system and its barrel has a 406 mm (1:16 in) twist rate. Due to its operating principle, the rifle has no mechanical commonality with other SG 550 variants. The SIG522 accepts commonly available AR-style .22-caliber conversion magazines.

Regulation in Canada

On 27 February 2014, the Canadian semi-automatic "Classic Green" sporting rifle, also known as the Swiss Arms PE 90, was re-classified as a "prohibited weapon".[13] The rifle had been popular with hunters and gun enthusiasts, who until February 2014, only required a possession and acquisition licence to obtain the rifle. However, late in 2013, a gun dealer had imported some PE 90 rifles from Switzerland and brought them to Canada for sale. After some were sold, it was alleged by another retailer that they had previously been full-auto variants, converted to semi-auto. Upon investigation and examination by the RCMP, this was proven not to be the case as the rifles were purpose-built semi-automatic versions. However, they did determine that a sample rifle provided by the complainant had been assembled with a receiver that had once been used in a fully automatic version of the rifle and declared the entire model line prohibited, with possible confiscation for destruction. This caused outrage among gun owners, firearms lobbyists and some civil right advocates, who felt the RCMP over-stepped their authority, and that such policy changes should be enacted by legislation. The National Firearms Association of Canada considered pursuit of the matter through the legal system.[14] On 31 July 2015, the Canadian government overturned the reclassification and returned the Swiss rifles to the original non-restricted and restricted classifications.[15]

Users

Country Organization name Model Quantity Date Reference
 Argentina GEOF, Federal Police

Grupo de Especial de Seguridad, Policia de Mendoza

SG 553 SOW SG 556 _ _ [16]

[17]

 Brazil Brazilian Federal Police, Brazilian Air Force PARA-SAR SG 550
SG 551 		_ _ [1][18]
 Canada Lethbridge Police Service SIG 553 _ _ [citation needed]
CN Police _ _
 Denmark PET Close Protection Teams SG 552 _ _ [citation needed]
 Egypt Sa'ka Forces and Unit 777 SG 552 _ _ _
 Finland Helsinki Police Department, Karhu Team SG 552 _ _ [19]
 France French Army SG 551
SG 551 LB 		_ _ [1][20]
National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN) of the National Gendarmerie SG 553 SOW _ _ [1][16]
 Germany GSG 9 of the German Federal Police SIG 553 SOW _ _ [1][16][21]
Spezialeinsatzkommando groups of some Landespolizei _ _
 India National Security Guard SG 551 _ _ [1][22]
 Indonesia Komando Pasukan Khusus (Kopassus) special forces group of the Indonesian Army SG 550
SG 552 		_ _ [1][23]
Komando Pasukan Katak (Kopaska) tactical diver group of the Indonesian Navy _ _
 Italy Carabinieri SG 552 _ _ [citation needed]
 Macau Grupo de Operações Especiais (Macau) SG 552 _ _ [citation needed]
 Malaysia Kor Risik DiRaja (KRD) counter-intelligence team of the Malaysian Army SG 552 _ _ [1]
Grup Gerak Khas (GGK) Counter-Terrorism Forces of the Malaysian Army SG 553 LB
SG 553 SB
JMF Elite Forces Counter-Terrorism Forces of the Royal Johor Military Force
Pasukan Khas Udara (PASKAU) Counter-Terrorism Forces of the Royal Malaysian Air Force [1][24][25]
Special Task And Rescue (STAR) Maritime Counter-Terrorism Forces of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency [1][26]
 Malta Armed Forces of Malta SG 550 _ _ [1]
 Netherlands Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard SG 552 _ _ [citation needed]
 Pakistan Special Service Group Counter-Terrorism Forces of the Pakistan Army _ _ _ [27]
 Poland Grupa Reagowania Operacyjno-Manewrowego special forces of the Polish Army _ _ _ [1][16][28][29]
 Romania Detasamentul Cautare Salvare in Lupta (DCSL) special forces Combat Search and Rescue of the Romanian Air Force SG 553 _ _ [30]
 Saudi Arabia Royal Saudi Navy Special Forces Units SG 556 SWAT
SG 552
SG 556 SBR 		_ _ [31][32][33]
 Serbia Specijalna Antiteroristicka Jedinica ("Special Antiterrorist Unit") of the Serbian Police SIG SG 552 _ _ [1][34]
 Slovakia Útvar Osobitného Určenia ("special assignments unit") of the Slovak Police SG 551 SWAT _ _ [1][35]
 South Korea Special Sea Attack Team (SSAT) of the Korea Coast Guard SG 556 _ _ [36]
 Spain Grupo Especial de Operaciones of the Spanish National Police SG 551 SWAT
SG 552 		_ _ [1][37][38]
  Switzerland Swiss Armed Forces SG 550
SG 552
SG 553 		200000 _ [1][39]
 Taiwan Wei-An Police Special Services Commando. SG 551-1P _ 1994 [40]
 Turkey Karşı Atak Timi, special forces of the General Directorate of Security. SG 553 _ _ [1][41]
 Tunisia Groupe d'Intervention Présidentielle, special forces of the Presidential Guard. SG 552 [42]
 United Kingdom West Mercia Police SG 551 SWAT [43]
Derbyshire Police SG 552 [44]
West Yorkshire Police SG 553 SOW [45][46]
Staffordshire Police
 United States Drug Enforcement Administration SG 551
SG 553 SOW 		_ _ [1][16][47]
Federal Bureau of Investigation SG 551 _ _ [1][47]
Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) counter-terrorism forces of the United States Capitol Police SG 550 _ _ [48]
 Vatican City Pontifical Swiss Guard SG 550
SG 552 		_ _ [49]
 Venezuela Venezuelan Marine Corps SG 550
SG 552 		_ _ [50]

See also

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