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FAMAS F1
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Quick Overview
Manufacturer
Origin
Production
1978 - 2016
Overview
The FAMAS (Fusil d'Assaut de la Manufacture d'Armes de Saint-Étienne) is a French bullpup assault rifle that served as the standard service rifle of the French Armed Forces from 1978 to 2017. Known for its distinctive 'clarion' (bugle) profile and high rate of fire, it is an icon of French military design.
Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
757mm (29.8 in)
Barrel Length
488mm (19.2 in)
Weight
3.61 kg (7.96 lb) empty
Mechanical
Action Type
Lever-delayed blowback, select fire
Trigger Type
Selective fire (safe, semi, 3-round burst on F1)
Sights Type
Integrated diopter rear in carrying handle, hooded front post — grenade sight built into handle
Magazine Capacity
25 rounds (F1 proprietary)
Additional Information
action
Lever-delayed blowback — unique among military service rifles
layout
Bullpup — full-length 488mm barrel in compact overall package
magazine
25 rounds (F1, proprietary), 30 rounds (G2, STANAG)
fire_modes
Safe, semi-automatic, 3-round burst (F1), full automatic (G2)
rate_of_fire
900-1,100 rpm — one of the fastest-firing service rifles
grenade_launching
Integral capability — sight built into carrying handle
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