The L86 Light Support Weapon is the squad automatic variant of the SA80 system, fitted with a longer 25.4-inch heavy barrel, bipod, and rear pistol grip. Originally intended to provide suppressive fire at the section level, it proved too accurate for effective suppression and is now primarily used as a sharpshooter's weapon rather than a support gun. Type: Rifle Action: Semi/Full-Auto Caliber: 5.56x45mm Capacity: 30 Year introduced: 1985, UK Weight: 200 oz Overall length: 35.4" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military