Technical Specifications

Type	Bullpup assault rifle
Country of origin	France
Manufacturer	GIAT Industries
Designer	Paul Tellie
Designed	1967–1971
Produced	F1: 1975–2000 · G2: 1994–2000
In service	1978–present
Wars	See Conflicts
Used by	See Users
No. built	F1: 400,000 · G2: 10,000-15,000
Variants	See Variants
Unit cost	F1: 1,500 €. G2: 3,000 €
Weight	3.61 kg (F1) · 3.8 kg (G2)
Length	757 mm · FAMAS Commando: 555 mm
Barrel length	488 mm · FAMAS Commando: 285 mm
Cartridge	5.56×45mm NATO
Action	Lever-delayed blowback
Feed	25-round detachable box magazine (F1) · 30-round detachable box magazine (STANAG) (G2)
Muzzle velocity	930 m/s (F1) · 925 m/s (G2)
Rate of fire	900–1,100 rounds/min
Range	300 m ("F1") · 450 m ("G2")
Maximum range	3200 m