FAMAS F1 vs Steyr AUG

1978–2016

1977–Present

Over 400,000

~500,000 units (estimated, including licensed variants)

757mm (29.8 in)

790 mm (31.1 in) with standard 508 mm barrel

488mm (19.2 in)

508 mm (20 in) standard; 407 mm (16 in) carbine; 350 mm (13.8 in) submachine gun variant

3.61 kg (7.96 lb) empty

3.6 kg (7.9 lb) empty with standard optic and 30-round magazine

25 rounds (F1 proprietary)

30-round detachable box (standard); 42-round optional

Lever-delayed blowback, select fire

Gas-operated, short-stroke gas piston, rotating bolt

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

Two-stage trigger: first stage semi-automatic, second stage full automatic

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

Integrated 1.5x or 3x optical sight in carry handle (A1/A2); Picatinny rail for iron sights or optics (A3/A3 M1)