Specifications - FN SCAR
Summary
The SCAR (Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle) is a family of gas-operated (short-stroke gas piston) automatic rifles developed by Belgian manufacturer FN Herstal (FN) in 2004. It is constructed with modularity for the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) to satisfy the requirements of the SCAR competition. This family of rifles consist of two main types. The SCAR-L, for "light", is chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO cartridge and the SCAR-H, for "heavy", is chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO. Both are available in Close Quarters Combat (CQC), Standard (STD), and Long Barrel (LB) variants.
Personal Arms
| Weapon System | 5.56×45mm NATO & 7.62×51mm NATO | |
| Caliber | 550–650 rounds/min | |
| Rate of fire | 550–650 rounds/min | |
| Effective firing range | 300 m (330 yd) | |
| Feed system | STANAG box magazine |