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SCAR®-H
& SCAR®-L FN Herstal Assault Rifle |
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The
SCAR®, is a modular rifle designed and developed by the Belgian
Fabrique Nationale de Herstal in cooperation with the U.S. Special Operations
Command (SOCOM) to satisfy the requirements of the SCAR competition.
This family of rifles consist of two main types, the SCAR-L and the
SCAR-H. Early 2004, United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
issued a solicitation for a family of Special Forces Combat Assault
Rifles, the so-called SCAR, designed around two different calibers but
featuring high commonality of parts and identical ergonomics. FN Herstal
took part in the full and open competition and released prototypes of
a brand new family of weapons within timeframe taking advantage of long-standing
firearms know-how. From the first pre-selection tests, the SCAR system
developed by FN Herstal has remained the first and only choice of USSOCOM.
At Milipol 2011, International internal state security exhibition, FN
Herstal unveils its semi-automatic SCAR®-H PR precision rifle. Derived
from the innovative FN SCAR® weapon system, the new SCAR®-H
PR precision rifle is a tailored design for long-range precision fire
applications while also providing capability to fight close in.
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| Variants |
- SCAR®-L
STD: basic model with standard barrel , 5.56 x 45 NATO Caliber
- SCAR®-L
CQC: basic model with short barrel , 5.56 x 45 NATO Caliber
- SCAR®-H
STD: basic model with standard barrel , 7.62 x 51 NATO Caliber
- SCAR®-H
CQC: basic model with short barrel , 7.62 x 51 NATO Caliber
- SCAR®-H
PR: Semi-automatic precision rifle, 7.62x51mm NATO Caliber |
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| Design |
The SCAR®
system consists of two highly adaptable modular rifle platforms,
i.e. the 5.56x45mm NATO SCAR®-Light (or SCAR®-L) and
the 7.62x51mm NATO SCAR®-Heavy (or SCAR®-H), and an
enhanced grenade launcher module (EGLM or FN40GL®). Both
SCAR® platforms are available with two different barrel
lengths: a CQC barrel for Close Quarter Combat and a Standard
barrel (STD) for longer distances. The SCAR features an integral,
uninterrupted Picatinny rail on the top of the aluminum receiver,
two removable side rails and a bottom one that can mount any
MIL-STD-1913 compliant accessories. It has a polymer lower
receiver with an M16 compatible pistol grip, flared magazine
well, and raised area around magazine and bolt release buttons.
The front sight flips down for unobstructed use of optics
and accessories. The rifle uses a 'tappet' type of closed
gas system much like the M1 Carbine while the bolt carrier
otherwise resembles the Stoner 63 or Heckler & Koch G36.
The operator can replace the standard barrel with a short
10" barrel for close quarter combat in less than five
minutes. The rifle is then called SCAR-L CQC.
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| Ammunition |
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SCAR is available in two calibers, and in versions for short
and long range combat.
The SCAR-L, for light, is chambered in the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge
and the SCAR-H, for heavy, fires 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition.
Mk.16 SCAR-L rifle will use improved M16-type magazines, made
of steel; Mk.17 SCAR-H will use proprietary 20-round magazines
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| Accessories |
The
SCAR assault rifle features an upper Picatinny rail for optional
day or night sighting systems (in-line mounting possible) and
lower and side rails for optional accessories (e.g. light, laser,
foregrip).
Further accessories are available, such as sling, bipod, Picatinny
rail covers, carrying bag and blank firing system.
The SCAR assault rifle features a foldable buttstock, an adjustable
cheek piece (2 positions) and an adjustable length of pull (6
positions) to adapt to any operators.
The FN40GL® 40mm grenade launcher quickly mounts to the
lower rail of any SCAR® platform, providing additional punch
to the individual war fighter’s firepower and can be easily
configured for use as a stand-alone weapon as well.
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| Specifications |
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Identification |
FN
Herstal write to the left side of the weapon,
with the identification number.
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SCAR®-L
Technical Data |
Caliber:
Operating:
Length:
a
Barrel length:
Weight:
Magazine:
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5.56
x 45 NATO
Gas operated, rotating bolt
835 - 900 mm (STD Model)
724 - 788 mm (CQC Model)
14.5"
3.545 kg
30-round steel magazine |
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Security |
Security
selector to each side of the weapons, three
positions, S (Security), 1 Single shot, A (Automatic) |
SCAR®-H
Technical Data |
Caliber:
Operating:
Length:
a
Barrel length:
Weight:
Magazine:
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7.62
x 51 NATO
Gas operated, rotating bolt
906 - 969 mm (STD Model)
830 - 893 mm (CQC Model)
16"
3.720 kg
2 0-round steel magazine |
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