The FN FNC was developed as a successor to the FAL for the 5.56mm era, featuring a rotating bolt AK-influenced design with a folding stock. Adopted by Belgium, Sweden as the AK5, and Indonesia, it represented FN's effort to remain competitive in the NATO standardization wave toward 5.56mm in the late 1970s. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic/Full-Auto Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO Capacity: 30 Year introduced: 1979, Belgium Weight: 8.4 oz Overall length: 39.3" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military