SCAR-L — specifications, caliber, stats, review, photos | WeaponAtlas
SCAR-L is a 5.56×45mm NATO assault rifle introduced in 2004 by FN Herstal for the USSOCOM SCAR program. It uses a short-stroke gas piston with a rotating bolt and feeds from STANAG-pattern detachable magazines.
| Manufacturer | FN Herstal |
|---|---|
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Caliber | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Weight (unloaded) | 3.927 kg |
| Length | 723 mm |
| Barrel length | 388 mm |
| Magazine capacity | 30 rounds |
| Rate of fire | 800 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 820 m/s |
| Effective range | 400 m |