Springfield Armory, Inc. · Assault-Rifle · In Production · 2022
| Weight (empty) | 3629 g (128.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 718 mm (28.27") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke Piston |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 905 m/s (2969 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1640 J (1210 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
Primary Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
The Springfield Armory Hellion is a 5.56x45mm NATO bullpup rifle introduced for 2022 as the U.S.-market civilian, semi-automatic adaptation of the combat-proven HS Produkt VHS-2, the bullpup adopted by the Croatian Armed Forces. Manufactured under Springfield Armory's long-running partnership with Croatian firm HS Produkt (which also produces the XD and Hellcat pistols), the Hellion packs a 16-inch hammer-forged chrome-moly-vanadium barrel into an overall length of just 28.25 inches (about 718mm...
Country of Origin: United States