The #FAMAS is a #bullpup-styled assault rifle designed and manufactured in #France by MAS located in Saint-Étienne, which is now a member of the French government-owned Nexter group. It is being replaced as the service rifle of the French military by the HK416F. It is known by French troops as “The Bugle“ due to its distinctive shape. The FAMAS is recognized for its high rate of fire at 1200 rounds per minute.
Type:
Bullpup assault rifle
Place of origin:
France
In service:
1978–present
Used by:
See Users
Wars:
See Conflicts
Designer:
Paul Tellie
Designed:
1967–1971
Manufacturer:
GIAT Industries
Unit cost:
F1: 1,500 €, G2: 3,000 €
Produced:
F1: 1975–2000, G2: 1994–2000
Number built:
F1: 400,000
Variants:
F1, F1 Valorisé, G1, G2, Felin, FAMAS Export, FAMAS Civil, FAMAS Commando
Weight:
(“G2“)
Effective firing range:
300 m (“F1“), 450 m (“G2“)
Maximum firing range:
3200