FN SCAR
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| FN SCAR | |
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| Country Of Origin | Belgium |
| In Service | Trials |
| Used By | USA |
| Wars | None |
| Effective Range | 450m |
| Maximum Range | 500m |
| Weight | 3.29 to 3.58kg |
| Cartridge | 5.56mm or 7.62mm |
| Rate of Fire | 600-650 RPM. |
The SCAR (Special Combat Assault Rifle) is available in two calibres, and in versions for short and long range combat. It emerged as the winner of a US SOCOM competition to find a new rifle for special forces begun in 2003. Other competitors included entries by Colt and the Robinson Arms XCR. Heckler and Koch had submitted the XM8 as a general issue replacement for the M4 and M16 for the US Army, but the program was cancelled.
