The FN FAL is one of the most widely adopted military rifles in history, serving over 90 nations and earning the informal title the right arm of the Free World during the Cold War. A gas-operated tilting bolt design by Dieudonné Saive, it balanced firepower, reliability, and accuracy in a package that outperformed many competitors for NATO standardization. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic/Full-Auto Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO Capacity: 20 Year introduced: 1954, Belgium Weight: 9.26 oz Overall length: 43" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military