FAMAS
The FAMAS (French: Fusil d'Assaut de la Manufacture d'Armes de Saint-Étienne, lit. 'Assault rifle from the Saint-Étienne Weapon Factory') is a bullpup assault rifle designed and manufactured in France by MAS in 1978. It is known by French troops as Le Clairon (The Bugle) due to its distinctive shape.
| FAMAS | |
|---|---|
FAMAS F1 (top) and G2 (bottom) | |
| Type | Bullpup assault rifle |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1978–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | See Conflicts |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Paul Tellie |
| Designed | 1967–1971 |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Unit cost | F1: 1,500 € (equal to $1729.57 in 20 October 2018) G2: 3,000 € (equal to $3459.15 in 20 October 2018) |
| Produced | F1: 1975–2000 G2: 1994–2000 |
| No. built | F1: 400,000 G2: 10,000-15,000 |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.61 kg (7.96 lb) (F1) 3.8 kg (8.4 lb) (G2) |
| Length | 757 mm (29.8 in) FAMAS Commando: 555 mm (21.9 in) |
| Barrel length | 488 mm (19.2 in) FAMAS Commando: 285 mm (11.2 in) |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Action | Lever-delayed blowback |
| Rate of fire | 900–1,100 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 930 m/s (3,100 ft/s) (F1) 925 m/s (3,030 ft/s) (G2) |
| Effective firing range | 300 m (330 yd) ("F1") 450 m (490 yd) ("G2") |
| Maximum firing range | 3,200 m (3,500 yd) |
| Feed system | 25-round detachable box magazine (F1) 30-round detachable box magazine (STANAG) (G2) |
| Sights | Rear aperture fitted with tritium night inserts, front post |
The FAMAS is recognised for its high rate of fire at around 900–1,100 rounds per minute.
Beginning in 2017, the FAMAS was replaced in most frontline units in the French Army by the HK416F, and the FAMAS is expected to remain in limited service until 2028.
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