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Small arms2023–present
Assault rifle
KS-1 rifle is a assault rifle originating in United States. It was built by Knight's Armament Company. Reported operators include British Armed Forces Republic of Korea Armed Forces.
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United States
2023–present
British Armed Forces Republic of Korea Armed Forces
2022
Knight's Armament Company
2022–present
3.12 kg (6.9 lb)
818–869 mm (32.2–34.2 in)
292.1 mm (11.5 in), 347.98 mm (13.7 in), 368.3 mm (14.5 in), 406.4 mm (16.0 in)
5.56×45mm NATO
Gas-operated , closed rotating bolt , Stoner bolt and carrier piston
STANAG magazine
Folding Back-Up Iron Sights
South Korea
United Kingdom
Barrel: 13.7″ (34.8cm) 1 in 7” (17.8 cm) Twist Cold Hammer Forged 32CrMoV12-10, Dimpled Heavy Profile, Chrome Lined
Weight: 6.88 lbs (3.12kg)
Length: 30.3″ (77cm) to 33.5″ (85.1cm)
Barrel: 13.7″ (34.8cm) 1 in 7” (17.8 cm) Twist Cold Hammer Forged 32CrMoV12-10, Dimpled Heavy Profile, Chrome Lined
Length: 30.3″ (77cm) to 33.5″ (85.1cm)
Reference text from Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
True scale
Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.818–0.869 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.818–0.869 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.818–0.869 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.818–0.869 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.818–0.869 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.818–0.869 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.818–0.869 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.818–0.869 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.818–0.869 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 30 Sept 2026 | 0.77–0.851 m | Knight's Armament Company | superseded |
| 30 Sept 2026 | 0.77–0.851 m | Knight's Armament Company | superseded |
| 30 Sept 2026 | 0.77–0.851 m | Knight's Armament Company | approved |
KS-1 rifle equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
British Armed Forces Republic of Korea Armed Forces
Equipment reference ↗
South Korea
United Kingdom