FAMAS F1 vs Steyr AUG A3

1978–2016

1978–present

Over 400,000

Unknown

757mm (29.8 in)

488mm (19.2 in)

20 in (508 mm)

3.61 kg (7.96 lb) empty

8.0 lb (3.63 kg)

25 rounds (F1 proprietary)

30

Lever-delayed blowback, select fire

Gas-operated (long-stroke piston), rotating bolt

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

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