FN Herstal · Battle-Rifle · Discontinued · 1953
| Weight (empty) | 4310 g (152.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1090 mm (42.91") |
| Barrel Length | 533 mm (20.98") |
| Magazine Capacity | 20 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 840 m/s (2756 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3346 J (2468 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 600 m (656 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
The FN FAL (Fusil Automatique Léger, or Light Automatic Rifle) is a gas-operated, selective-fire battle rifle developed by Belgian manufacturer Fabrique Nationale (FN Herstal) in the early 1950s. Introduced in 1953 and earning the moniker 'The Right Arm of the Free World,' the FAL became one of the most widely adopted military rifles of the Cold War era, serving over 90 countries across six continents. Chambered in the powerful 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge, the FAL features a short-stroke gas piston...
Country of Origin: Belgium
Designer: Dieudonne Saive