FAMAS F1 vs FN F2000

1978–2016

2001–Present

Over 400,000

~150,000 estimated

757mm (29.8 in)

790 mm (31.1 in) with stock folded, 860 mm (33.9 in) extended

488mm (19.2 in)

508 mm (20 in) standard, 406 mm (16 in) for compact variants

3.61 kg (7.96 lb) empty

2.95 kg (6.5 lb) empty, 3.45 kg (7.6 lb) loaded

25 rounds (F1 proprietary)

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

Lever-delayed blowback, select fire

Short‑stroke gas piston, rotating bolt, closed bolt

Selective fire (safe, semi, 3-round burst on F1)

Two‑stage military trigger with fire‑selector lever

Integrated diopter rear in carrying handle, hooded front post — grenade sight built into handle

Integrated 1.5× optical sight (foldable), backup iron sights, optional Picatinny rail for reflex or night sights