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The same 22 mm thread diameter for these rifles has also been referred to as a "STANAG muzzle device" size for flash hiders and other attachments by civilian firearm traders. Two non-NATO members, Yugoslavia and Spain, adopted locally-manufactured rifles, such as the Yugoslavian SKS , M70 and Spanish CETME (which predated Spain's entry into ...
The rifle feeds from 30-round steel magazines that are interchangeable with magazines from the American M16 rifle (STANAG 4179 compliant). [4] After the last round is fired, the bolt will remain closed as there is no provision for an automatic bolt hold open.
The rifle feeds from standard NATO magazines that adhere to STANAG-DRAFT 4179 (interchangeable with magazines from the M16 rifle) and have a 30-round capacity, but it can also use short 12-round box magazines, usually only used for parades (early rifles and carbines were also adapted to use special 20 and 30-round magazines that were of an ...
The AICS 2.0 is a folding stock that reduces the rifle's overall length by 210 mm (8.3 in) when folded and adds 0.2 kg (0.44 lb) to the rifle's total weight. The AICS 1.5 and 2.0 both have cheek-piece design that adjusts sideways and for height for optimal cheek position when using night vision equipment, or telescopic sights with large ...
All Standard issue NATO rifles are capable of launching STANAG type 22mm rifle grenades from their integral flash hiders without the use of an adapter. Modern bullet-trap rifle grenades such as the French APAV40 can be fired as fast as a soldier can place a grenade on an FAMAS rifle's muzzle and pull the trigger.
The IAR6940 is a magazine-fed light machine gun. It fires the 5.56×45mm NATO cartridge. The rifle accepts AR-15 magazines, such as the STANAG, PMAG and Drum magazines. [12] [13] As a part of the IAR Program, it was built to be lighter and more portable than the M249. It weighs 4.32 kg (9.5 lb) compared to the M249 at 7.5 kg (17 lb).
The APAV 40 is a dual purpose, anti-personnel (AP) and anti-vehicle (AV), 40 mm rifle-grenade. It has a mass of 405 g (14.3 oz), [1] and a tail with stabilizing fins. Explosion is triggered by an impact fuse. [citation needed] Two versions of the APAV 40 exist: the older F1 model which must be fired with a blank cartridge [citation needed]
It is designed as a Modular Weapon System that could be quickly configured as an assault rifle, a carbine, a submachine gun and even an open-bolt light machine gun. The AUG is chambered for the 5.56×45mm NATO cartridge and has the standard 1:9 rifling twist that will stabilise both SS109/M855 and M193 rounds.