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FAMAS
FAMAS F1 (top) and G2 (bottom)
Type
Bullpup assault rifle
Place of origin
France
Service history
In service
1978–present
Used by
See Users
Wars
See Conflicts
Production history
Designer
Paul Tellie[1]
Designed
1967–1971
Manufacturer
GIAT Industries
Unit cost
F1: 1,500 € (equal to $1729.57 in 20 October 2018) G2: 3,000 € (equal to $3459.15 in 20 October 2018)
Produced
F1: 1975–2000 G2: 1994–2000
No. built
F1: 400,000 G2: 10,000-15,000
Variants
See Variants
Specifications
Mass
3.61 kg (7.96 lb) (F1) 3.8 kg (8.4 lb) (G2)
Length
757 mm (29.8 in) FAMAS Commando: 555 mm (21.9 in)
Barrel length
488 mm (19.2 in) FAMAS Commando: 285 mm (11.2 in)[2]
Cartridge
5.56×45mm NATO
Action
Lever-delayed blowback
Rate of fire
900–1,100 rounds/min[3]
Muzzle velocity
930 m/s (3,100 ft/s) (F1) 925 m/s (3,030 ft/s) (G2)
Rear aperture fitted with tritium night inserts, front post
The FAMAS (French: Fusil d'Assaut de la Manufacture d'Armes de Saint-Étienne, lit. 'Assault rifle from the Saint-Étienne Weapon Factory') is a bullpup assault rifle designed and manufactured in France by MAS in 1978. It is known by French troops as Le Clairon (The Bugle) due to its distinctive shape.[4][5]
The FAMAS is recognised[6] for its high rate of fire at around 900–1,100 rounds per minute.[3]
Beginning in 2017, the FAMAS was replaced in most frontline units in the French Army by the HK416F, and the FAMAS is expected to remain in limited service until 2028.[7]
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