AAC Honey Badger vs Kel-Tec SU16

2011–Present

2003–present

~10,000 units estimated

Unknown

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

940 mm (foldable to 660 mm)

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

406 mm

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

2.27 kg

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

10 to 30 rounds

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

gas-operated

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

single-stage

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

Iron sights or rail