AAC Honey Badger vs FN FNC

2011–Present

1983–Present

~10,000 units estimated

~250,000 estimated

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

910 mm (35.8 in) with stock extended, 730 mm (28.7 in) with stock folded

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

415 mm (16.3 in) standard, 305 mm (12.0 in) carbine version

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

3.45 kg (7.6 lb) empty, 3.80 kg (8.4 lb) with full magazine

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

30 rounds standard STANAG, 20‑round and 40‑round drum options available

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

Short‑stroke gas piston, rotating bolt, closed bolt

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

Two‑stage military trigger with fire selector lever (Safe/Semi/Auto)

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

Adjustable rear aperture (100–400 m) and hooded front post; optional rail‑mounted optics