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HK HK416 F 5.56x45mm French Army

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French Armed Forces standard rifle HK416 F replacing the FAMAS, procured from Heckler & Koch in a major 2017 contract.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Automatic/Automatic

Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO

Capacity: 30

Year introduced: 2017, Germany

Weight: 118 oz

Overall length: 35"

Status: Active

Military use: Yes

Intended use: military