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FN CAL vs MPT-55
Side-by-side technical comparison
Overview
Spec
FN CAL
MPT-55
Production
1966–1975
2017–Present
Units produced
Approximately 30,000
Thousands (exact figures not publicly available)
Specifications
Spec
FN CAL
MPT-55
Overall length
980 mm
810 mm (31.9 in) stock extended, 730 mm (28.7 in) stock collapsed for MPT-55; 720 mm (28.3 in) stock extended, 640 mm (25.2 in) stock collapsed for MPT-55K
Barrel length
451 mm
368 mm (14.5 in) for MPT-55, 279 mm (11 in) for MPT-55K
Weight
3.35 kg
3.0 kg (6.6 lb) empty for MPT-55, 2.9 kg (6.4 lb) empty for MPT-55K
Magazine capacity
20 rounds
30 rounds standard
Action type
Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Trigger type
Selective fire
Selective fire (semi-automatic, full-automatic)
Sights
Adjustable front post, aperture rear
Adjustable iron sights, Picatinny rail for optics
Calibers
FN CAL
MPT-55