The FN F2000 is a 5.56×45mm NATO, the system was developed by the long-running Belgium firearms concern of Fabrique Nationale and made use of the popularized "bullpup" configuration. The F2000 made its debut in March 2001 at the IDEX defence exhibition held in Abu Dhabi, in UAE.
FS2000 is a semi-automatic version of the F2000 that first became available in June 2006. The FS2000 Tactical model is equipped with an extended barrel with a permanently attached muzzle brake. The lower hand guard can be removed in the same manner as the F2000 to accept the same variety of accessories.
Specifications
In service : 2001–present
Manufacturer : FN Herstal - Belgium
Weight : 3.6 kg (7.9 lb) (F2000 varient)
Length : 688 mm (27.1 in) (F2000 varient)
Cartridge : 5.56×45mm NATO
Action : Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire : 850 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity : 900 m/s (2,953 ft/s)
Effective firing range : 500 m (1,600 ft)
Feed system : 10 rounds (restricted)/30 rounds (standard STANAG)
Sights : 1.6× magnified telescopic sight, notch back-up sight
OPERATOR Countries :
Argentina; Belgium; Chile; Croatia; India; Libya; Pakistan; Peru; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Slovenia.
In India FN F2000 is used by the Special Protection Group.
FS2000 is a semi-automatic version of the F2000 that first became available in June 2006. The FS2000 Tactical model is equipped with an extended barrel with a permanently attached muzzle brake. The lower hand guard can be removed in the same manner as the F2000 to accept the same variety of accessories.
Specifications
In service : 2001–present
Manufacturer : FN Herstal - Belgium
Weight : 3.6 kg (7.9 lb) (F2000 varient)
Length : 688 mm (27.1 in) (F2000 varient)
Cartridge : 5.56×45mm NATO
Action : Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire : 850 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity : 900 m/s (2,953 ft/s)
Effective firing range : 500 m (1,600 ft)
Feed system : 10 rounds (restricted)/30 rounds (standard STANAG)
Sights : 1.6× magnified telescopic sight, notch back-up sight
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| Indian SPG commandos using FN F2000 assault rifle |
OPERATOR Countries :
Argentina; Belgium; Chile; Croatia; India; Libya; Pakistan; Peru; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Slovenia.
In India FN F2000 is used by the Special Protection Group.
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