Common Service Weapon

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WN CSW
File:FN SCAR-L - FN SCAR-H.jpg
The CSW in both available calibers.
TypeAssault rifle
Battle rifle
Designated marksman rifle
Personal defense weapon
Squad automatic weapon
Place of origin Trinovantum
Service history
In service2009 - Present
Used by Trinovantum
Production history
DesignerWilton-Nash Firearms Company
Designed2000 - 2005
ManufacturerWilton-Nash Firearms Company
Produced2006-Present
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
WeightVaries from 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) to 4.85 kg (10.7 lbs)
LengthVaries from 632 mm (24.9 in) to 1080 mm (42.5 in)
Barrel length165/250/360/450 mm (6.5/9.8/14.1/17.7 in) (4.85mm variants)
330/400/500 mm (13.0/15.7/19.7 in) (8mm variants)

Cartridge4.85×49mm
8x50mm
ActionGas operated short-stroke piston, Rotating bolt
Rate of fire600 RPM
Muzzle velocity950 m/s (3,117 ft/s) (4.85mm variants)
745 m/s (2444 ft/s) (8mm variants)
Effective firing range500m (4.85mm variants)
800m (8mm variants)
Feed system35 round box magazine (4.85mm variants)
20 round box magazine (8mm variants)
SightsAperture rear sight, post front sight, optical rail

Development

Design Details

Operational History

Variants

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