Benjamin Armada
Crosman Corporation · Rifle · In Production · 2015
Also known as: Benjamin Armada BTAP22, BTAP22, Armada PCP
Overview
The Benjamin Armada is a pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) bolt-action air rifle built by Crosman Corporation on a modular AR-style aluminum chassis. Feeding from a 10-shot rotary magazine and firing .22 or .25 caliber pellets, it pairs the proven Benjamin Marauder valve system with a full-length Picatinny rail, a shrouded and integrally suppressed barrel, and an onboard air pressure gauge. Filled to 3,000 psi, it delivers more than 30 consistent shots per fill at up to 1,000 fps in .22, making it a popular hunting and pest-control platform.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3311 g (116.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1087 mm (42.80") |
| Barrel Length | 508 mm (20.00") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Muzzle Velocity | 305 m/s (1001 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 43 J (32 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Synthetic |
| Finish | Anodized |
Calibers
- .22 Caliber Air (5.5mm Pellet) · primary — also known as .22 Pellet, 5.5mm, .22 Cal Airgun
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Rotary Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Pre Charged Pneumatic, Integrated Sound Suppression, Shrouded Barrel, Onboard Pressure Gauge, Reversible Bolt, Picatinny Rail, Modular Ar Platform, Adjustable Two Stage Trigger
Variants
- Benjamin Armada .25 - Caliber Variant
Production
Production years: 2015-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
The Armada essentially mates a Benjamin Marauder action to a modular hunting chassis with an AR-style stock and forend. The reversible bolt handle allows left-handed operation. Sold both as a bare rifle (BTAP22) and in scope/bipod combo kits.
Background
Introduced at the 2015 SHOT Show, the Armada extended the popular Benjamin Marauder into the tactical airgun market, riding the surge of interest in AR-pattern accessory compatibility for hunting and backyard pest control.