The Vektor CR-21 is a South African bullpup assault rifle ("CR-21" being an abbreviation of Combat Rifle 21st Century) chambered for 5.56×45mm NATO ammunition. It was designed by Denel Land Systems as a possible replacement for the South African National Defence Force (SANDF)'s Vektor R4, though Denel Land Systems has since shifted focus to offering an upgraded R4 rifle to the SANDF instead.
History
The CR-21 was manufactured in the 1990s for potential contracts in the South African military, but it raised little interest with them along the South African police and international contracts.
200 CR-21s were made in total with parts that can be used for another 200 CR-21s. This sight is mounted on a sight rail, allowing easy removal and attachment, as well as the use of a range of different sight options. The forward handgrip has been specially designed to be easily removed and replaced with an under-barrel grenade launcher such as the M203 grenade launcher.
Variants
A CR-21 carbine was said to have been developed by Vektor.
Users
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thumb|A map with nations who use the Vektor CR-21 in blue
- : Used by Parachute Commandos and Special Forces Brigade.
- : Used by the Guardia Nacional Bolivariana and Comandos Rurales.