Nexter Systems (formerly GIAT Industries / MAS) · Assault-Rifle · Discontinued · 1978
| Weight (empty) | 3610 g (127.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 757 mm (29.80") |
| Barrel Length | 488 mm (19.21") |
| Magazine Capacity | 25 rounds |
| Action Type | Lever Delayed Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 960 m/s (3150 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1843 J (1359 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 300 m (328 yd) |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
Primary Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
The FAMAS (Fusil d'Assaut de la Manufacture d'Armes de Saint-Étienne, or Saint-Étienne Arsenal Assault Rifle) is a French bullpup assault rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, designed by Paul Tellie and adopted by the French military in 1978. Known by the nickname 'Le Clairon' (The Bugle) due to its distinctive shape, the FAMAS F1 features a unique lever-delayed blowback action derived from the French AAT-52 machine gun. The bullpup configuration places the magazine behind the trigger group, allow...
Country of Origin: France
Designer: Paul Tellie