FN SCAR
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Multikaliber-Sturmgewehr des belgischen Herstellers FN
Key facts
- Type
- Assault rifle (SCAR-L) , Battle rifle (SCAR-H) , Squad automatic weapon (HAMR) , Designated marksman rifle (Mk 20 SSR)
- Place of origin
- Belgium/United States
- In service
- 2009–present
- Used by
- See Users
- Wars
- War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) , Iraq War , Mexican drug war , Yemeni Civil War , Conflict in Najran, Jizan and Asir , Russo-Ukrainian War , M23 offensive , Internal Conflict in Peru
- Designer
- FN Herstal
- Manufacturer
- FN Manufacturing, LLC
- Produced
- 2004–present (Military) 2004–2025 (Civilian)
- Variants
- See Variants
- Mass
- 3.29 kg (7.3 lb) (SCAR-L) 3.58 kg (7.9 lb) (SCAR-H)
- Length
- 889 mm (35.0 in) stock extended, 635 mm (25.0 in) stock folded (SCAR-L) 965 mm (38.0 in) stock extended, 711 mm (28.0 in) stock folded (SCAR-H)
- Barrel length
- 355 mm (14.0 in) (SCAR-L) 400 mm (16 in) (SCAR-H)
- Cartridge
- 5.56×45mm NATO (SCAR-L, SCAR PDW, SCAR-HAMR) , 7.62×51mm NATO (SCAR-H, Mk 20 SSR) , 6.5mm Creedmoor (Mk 20 SSR), .300 Blackout (SCAR-SC)
- Action
- Gas-operated short-stroke piston , rotating bolt
- Rate of fire
- SCAR-H: 550 rounds/min SCAR-L: 650 rounds/min
- Muzzle velocity
- SCAR-L: 870 m/s (2,900 ft/s) SCAR-H: 710 m/s (2,300 ft/s)
- Effective firing range
- SCAR-L: 500 m (550 yd) SCAR-H: 600 m (660 yd)
- Feed system
- SCAR-L: 30-round STANAG box magazine SCAR-H: 20-round box magazine SCAR-20S: 10-round box magazine
via Wikipedia infobox
Wikidata facts
- Subclass of
- rifle
- Country of origin
- United States
- Manufacturer
- FN Herstal
- Official website
- www.fnherstal.com/primary-menu/products-capabilities/rifles/general/product/182/232/182/1/_/fn-scarR-l-std.html
- Image
- ScarSandiaPix.png
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- Commons category
- FN SCAR
- service entry
- 2009-01-01
- ammunition
- 7.62×39mm
- inception
- 2003-00-00
Sources (3)
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Article · Deutsch
Das FN SCAR (Fabrique Nationale Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle) ist ein Multikalibergewehr des belgischen Herstellers Fabrique Nationale Herstal. Es wird u. a. von den US Special Operations Forces und den US Rangers genutzt. Die finalen Tests und Entwicklungen fanden Mitte 2006 statt, ab April 2009 wurde das SCAR Einheiten der US-Army zugewiesen. Die Beschaffung der innerhalb des US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) wurde 2010 eingestellt. Verbleibende Exemplare wurden bis 2013 ausgesondert. Zum Ausgleich wurden Umbausätze auf das Kaliber 5,56 mm für das MK 17 bestellt.
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