FN SCAR-H(HEAVY) BATTLE RIFLE

Type       ::         Battle rifle

Place of origin        ::         Belgium
                                        USA

In service       ::        2009–present

Wars       ::       Afghanistan War

Manufacturer      ::        FNH USA

Variants         ::          SCAR-H (Mk 17 Mod 0)

Weight        ::       3.49 kg (7.7 lb) (SCAR-H Short)

                         3.58 kg (7.9 lb) (SCAR-H Standard)

                         3.72 kg (8.2 lb) (SCAR-H Long)

Barrel length        ::          330 mm (13 in) (SCAR-H Short)
                                       400 mm (16 in) (SCAR-H Standard)
                                       500 mm (20 in) (SCAR-H Long)

Cartridge      ::       7.62×51mm NATO

Action       ::         Gas-operated (short-stroke gas piston)[3], rotating bolt

Rate of fire        ::        625 rounds/min[4]

Muzzle velocity        ::         2,342 ft/s (714 m/s) (M80)

Effective range      ::        300 metres (330 yd) (Short)
                                       600 metres (660 yd) (Standard)
                                       800 metres (870 yd) (Long)

Feed system       ::        20-round box magazine

Sights       ::       Iron or various optics