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FAMAS
assault rifle / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The FAMAS (Fusil d'Assaut de la Manufacture d'Armes de Saint-Étienne, in English "Assault Rifle from the Saint-Étienne Weapon Factory")[1] is a bullpup-styled assault rifle designed and manufactured in France.[2] It's the main assault rifle of the French Army, French Air Force, and French Navy since 1980. It was also sold for export.
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Designed in 1973 FAMAS uses a 5.56mm NATO (.223) caliber cartridge. Muzzle velocity is between 925m/s and 960m/s following variants.