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Emirati designs, develops high-performance pistol

ABU DHABI — A young Emirati engineer has designed and developed a high-performance pistol for Abu Dhabi’s leading small arms manufacturer Caracal. The new hammer type pistol was unveiled at the 10th International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2011) in the capital.

“It is my first fire-arm design, which will be marketed. I always had the passion to design machineries, particularly vehicles and their engines. This is my hobby,” said Mohammed Abdul Aziz Al Mutawa, who is employed at Caracal’s Research and Development Unit, told Khaleej Times.

The young Abu Dhabi engineer, who acquired his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from a US university in 2005, joined Caracal, a Tawazun Holding company, three years ago as a research team member. The 9mm-bullet with 18-round magazine hammer type pistol is named Caracal-H. It is the company’s first hammer type pistol that adds a new series – Caracal-H series – to its profile.

Al Mutawa explained: “Now we have the prototype here on display. The actual production for this type of pistol will begin by the end of 2011. I designed this with the combination of both modern and hammer type technologies and features to guarantee safety 
and precision.

“A number of key characteristics ensure high-performance from the Caracal H type. Its low profile helps provide greater accuracy and balance through limit muzzle movement, which improves the pistol’s stability, and makes for faster target acquisition during dynamic shooting.” He further added the pistol features a smoothing trigger pull with a precise stop which also enables 
accurate shooting. Tawazun Holding, he added, played a key role by providing all means of support and encouragement to produce a pistol that combines high performance, stability, ease of use and elegance.

According to Caracal, the H type designed and developed by Mutawa is aimed primarily for the 
specialty market. Caracal COO Salem Al Matroushi commenting on the new design said: “The Caracal-H type represents another example of Caracal’s commitment to innovation and focus on the continuous improvement of its range of products to meet the requirements of Caracal customers.”

He also said lots of interests were shown for the product at the exhibition and it will find both local and international markets when produced and available. Al Mutawa said such success could not have been achieved without the unwavering support of the country’s leadership.

He urged young Emiratis to make use of the facilities provided in the country to develop their capabilities and to boost innovation in technology and manufacturing sectors. 
—nissar@khaleejtimes.com