FAMAS F1 vs VHS-2

1978–2016

2015–present

Over 400,000

Unknown

757mm (29.8 in)

488mm (19.2 in)

16.1 in (409 mm)

3.61 kg (7.96 lb) empty

7.0 lb (3.18 kg)

25 rounds (F1 proprietary)

30

Lever-delayed blowback, select fire

Gas-operated (short-stroke piston)

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

Single-stage

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

Flip-up backup with optics rail