FN FNC

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Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt Overall length: standard model 997 mm (776 mm with folded but) "Para" model 911 mm Barrel length: 449 mm (363 mm "Para" model) Weight with magazine: 4.06 kg (3.81 kg "Para" model) Magazine capacity: 30 rounds (accept all STANAG-compatible magazines) Rate of fire: about 700 rounds per minute Effective range: 450 meters

After many previous failed 5.56mm caliber assault riflesa famous Belgian company Fabrique Nationale began developing new 5.56mm assault rifles to fit the NATO cartridge in the early 1970's. The final design, called the FNC (Fabrique Nationale Carbine) was produced circa 1978 and was adopted by the Belgian Armed forces. It was also adopted by Sweden and Indonesia, both countries purchased the licenses to build more or less modified FNC carbines at their own facilities.

The FNC is a sound design of both the Kalashnikov AK-47 and the Colt M16