FAMAS F1

Name: FAMAS F1
Brand: GIAT Industries / Nexter

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Quick Overview

Manufacturer

GIAT Industries / Nexter

Origin

France

Production

1978 - 2016

Calibers

.223 Remington / 5.56x45mm NATO,5.56x45mm NATO

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

.223 Remington / 5.56x45mm NATO 5.56x45mm NATO

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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