Royal Small Arms Factory Enfield · Assault-Rifle · In Service · 1985
| Weight (empty) | 4980 g (175.7 oz) |
| Overall Length | 785 mm (30.91") |
| Barrel Length | 518 mm (20.39") |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 940 m/s (3084 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1700 J (1254 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 400 m (437 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
The SA80 (Small Arms for the 1980s) is a British family of 5.56x45mm NATO bullpup-configured service weapons developed at the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield Lock during the 1970s and adopted by the British Armed Forces in 1985 to replace the 7.62mm L1A1 SLR battle rifle, the L2A3 Sterling submachine gun, and the L4 Light Machine Gun at section level. The family comprises four principal variants: the L85 Individual Weapon (the standard rifle, with A1, A2, and A3 generations), the L86 Light S...
Country of Origin: United Kingdom