AAC Honey Badger vs FN FAL

2011–Present

1953–Present

~10,000 units estimated

7,000,000+ units

16.5 in (420 mm) stock collapsed, 20.5 in (520 mm) stock extended

1,090 mm (42.9 in) stock extended; 1,020 mm (40.2 in) stock folded (para)

10.5 in (267 mm) (suppressor attached adds ~2.5 in)

533 mm (21.0 in) standard; 458 mm (18.0 in) para variant

6.5 lb (2.95 kg) empty, 7.5 lb (3.40 kg) with suppressor attached

4.25 kg (9.37 lb) empty

30‑round standard STANAG, 10‑ and 20‑round options available

20 rounds standard; 5, 10, 30 round options available

Short‑stroke gas piston, rotating bolt, AR‑15 derived platform

Short-stroke gas piston, tilting breechblock, selective fire

Mil‑spec single‑stage trigger (optional two‑stage upgrade)

Two-stage military trigger

Low‑profile flip‑up iron sights (front post, rear aperture) with full‑length Picatinny rail for optics

Aperture rear sight adjustable for windage and elevation, hooded front post