The carbine was developed by the Ordnance Factory Board and is chambered in
5.56×30mm MINSAS caliber specially developed for carbine role, similar to the
MSMC/JVPC. It is a gas operated,
long stroke piston with a
rotating bolt. Weight of the carbine is 2.95 kg without magazine and has an effective range of 200m along with a rate of fire of 700 rpm. The receiver is made up of stamped sheet metal, while the hand-guard,
pistol grip and side
folding stock are made up of black colour, light weight polymer material. It has a 330mm long chrome plated barrel. Feed system is through a 30-round polymer magazine which is translucent to allow the shooter to know the number of rounds left in it.
Charging handle is located at the left side of receiver.
Magazine release is similar to that of
INSAS rifle with magazine catch lever located at the front of the trigger guard. It has two firing mode single and auto. The carbine has fixed
iron sights with front sight (post type) and rear sight (aperture type), there is a small rail on the top cover, which allows the mounting of various optical sights. It has provision of
bayonet as an accessory. ==Operators==