The Fusil Automatique Léger ("Light Automatic Rifle") or FAL is a semi-automatic/selective fire battle rifle produced by the Belgian armaments manufacturer Fabrique Nationale de Herstal (FN). During the Cold War it was adopted by many North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries, with the notable exception of the United States. It is one of the most widely used rifles in history, having been used by more than 90 countries.
Technical Data: Weight FAL 50.63: 3.79 kg (8.4 lb) Length FAL 50.63 (stock extended): 998 mm (39.3 in) FAL 50.63 (stock folded): 748 mm (29.4 in) Barrel length FAL 50.63: 436 mm (17.2 in) Cartridge 7.62×51mm NATO, .280 British Action Gas-operated, tilting breechblock Rate of fire 650–700 rounds/min Muzzle velocity FAL 50.63: 810 m/s (2,657.5 ft/s) Effective firing range 200–600 m sight adjustments Feed system 20- or 30-round detachable box magazine. 50-round drum magazines are also available. Sights Aperture rear sight, post front sight; sight radius: FAL 50.61, FAL 50.63: 549 mm (21.6 in)