Tar Sar 21

[jonosk]

Where there just coincident that the SAR-21 and TAR-21 have almost the same name and look very alike or where this some joint program?
TAR-21

http://world.guns.ru/assault/tavor_02.jpg
Image: IWI Ltd (http://www.israel-weapon.com/).


And SAR-21
http://world.guns.ru/assault/sar21_1.jpg
image courtesy of ST Kinetics


Just wondering.

[REMOV]

Where there just coincident that the SAR-21 and TAR-21 have almost the same name and look very alike or where this some joint program?Yes. There was a lot of bullpup design assault rifles with "-21" in name, like CR-21, DAR-21 etc. The "21" is a common cut for "21st century"

[jonosk]

Yes. There was a lot of bullpup design assault rifles with "-21" in name, like CR-21, DAR-21 etc. The "21" is a common cut for "21st century"

ohh why not then just maby 2000 or 2000+

[REMOV]

Too long maybe? ;)

[budgie]

Marketing - especially for a new untested weapon. Names like M-16 and M-4 are designations given by the US military for weapons adopted; The G and MP prefixes for H&K weapons are well enough known around the world to sell on. But if say Steyr comes out with something new (as with the AUG) in the 70's or Israel's Tavor, a nifty name might help sell it abroad. The number 21 is chic these days.

[wilhelm]

South African Vector CR-21 for comparison.

[LazerLordz]

Well, the Singaporeans and Isrealis have a long defence R&D relationship going on.

[REMOV]

Well, the Singaporeans and Isrealis have a long defence R&D relationship going on.As well as South African and Israelis. In fact, the CR-21 is very similar to the Tavor prototype.

[KillerBD]

Too long maybe? ;)

My guess is that the 21 just sounds newer and better. For example if company A makes an AR-2007 then company B makes an AR-2009 which do you think would be more advanced? Probly the latter one. So by just sticking in the 21st century they are playing it safe..... until the AR-22 hits the shelves p-)

[3rdMillhouse]

South African Vector CR-21 for comparison.

eww, looks like a molten Tavor.