M27 IAR

Machine gun FN Herstal
M27 IAR by FN Herstal

Photo: Cpl. Alfred V. Lopez, U.S. Air Force — Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons

Technical Specifications

Type Assault rifle/Carbine · Squad automatic weapon · Designated marksman rifle (M38 DMR)
Country of origin Germany/United States
Manufacturer Heckler & Koch
Designer Heckler & Koch
Designed 2008
Produced 2010–present
In service 2010–present
Wars War in Afghanistan · Syrian Civil War *Operation Inherent Resolve
Used by United States Marine Corps
No. built 14,100
Unit cost US$1,300
Weight 7.9 lb empty · 9.8 lb loaded weight with sling
Length 36.9 to with adjustable stock
Barrel length 16.5 in · 11 in for RWK
Width 3.1 in
Height 9.4 in
Cartridge 5.56×45mm NATO
Action Gas-operated short-stroke piston, rotating bolt
Feed 30-round STANAG magazine
Muzzle velocity 2900 ft/s (884 m/s)
Range 550 m (point target) · 700 m (area target)
Maximum range 3,938 yard

Data from M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle (Wikipedia, 2026-09-22). Text licensed under CC BY-SA. Image: Public domain — Cpl. Alfred V. Lopez, U.S. Air Force.

Compatible Calibers (0)

No caliber data available for this firearm.

Help identify this firearm's caliber

Similar Guns

Loading similar firearms...