The M&P15 Sport II in Flat Dark Earth (FDE) is a color variant of the standard Sport II, featuring the same 16-inch barrel, 1:8 twist, forward assist, and dust cover in a factory FDE Cerakote finish. A direct market response to buyer demand for factory non-black AR-15s without requiring aftermarket refinishing. Internally identical to the standard Sport II in every specification. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 5.56 NATO Capacity: 30 Year introduced: 2017, USA Weight: 6.45 oz Overall length: 35" Status: Active Intended use: Sport Shooting, Home Defense