Beretta AR70/90
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The Beretta AR70/90 assault rifle is the standard issue service rifle of the Italian armed forces.
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History
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The Beretta AR70/90 assault rifle was developed in the 1980s when the Italian Government decided that its military and law enforcment agencies needed a new standard service weapon. It was made to be compatible with other NATO weapons, which the AR70/90's predecessor was not.
Variants
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| Version | Caliber | Length(mm) | Barrel length (mm) | Mass(kg) | Effective range (m) | Rate of fire (rpm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR70/223 | 5.56x45mm M193 | 995 | 450 | 3.8 | 400 | 650 |
| AR70/90, SC70/90 | 5.56x45mm NATO | 998 (756) | 450 | 4.07 | 400 | 670 |
| SCP70/90 | 5.56x45mm NATO | 908 (663) | 360 | 3.8 | 350 | 670 |