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Small arms1978–present
Bullpup assault rifle
FAMAS is a bullpup assault rifle originating in France. It was built by GIAT Industries. Reported operators include Argentina, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Djibouti, France, Gabon, Indonesia, Iraq, Kurdistan, Ivory Coast, Lebanon, Papua New Guinea, Russia, Senegal, Suriname, Syria, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Vanuatu.
Technical data
Bullpup assault rifle
France
1978–present
See Users
See Conflicts
Paul Tellie
1967–1971
GIAT Industries
F1: 1,500 €. G2: 3,000 €
F1: 1975–2000 G2: 1994–2000
F1: 400,000 G2: 10,000-15,000
See Variants
3.61 kg (7.96 lb) (F1) 3.8 kg (8.4 lb) (G2)
757 mm (29.8 in) FAMAS Commando: 555 mm (21.9 in)
488 mm (19.2 in) FAMAS Commando: 285 mm (11.2 in)
5.56×45mm NATO
Lever-delayed blowback
900–1,100 rounds/min
930 m/s (3,100 ft/s) (F1) 925 m/s (3,030 ft/s) (G2)
300 m (330 yd) ("F1") 450 m (490 yd) ("G2")
3,200 m (3,500 yd)
25-round detachable box magazine (F1) 30-round detachable box magazine ( STANAG ) (G2)
Rear aperture fitted with tritium night inserts, front post
Argentina
Brazil
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Djibouti
France
Gabon
Indonesia
Iraq
Kurdistan
Ivory Coast
Lebanon
Papua New Guinea
Russia
Senegal
Suriname
Syria
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Vanuatu
Longueur : 0,76 m.
Cadence de tir : 1000 c/m.
Calibre : 5,56 mm.
Masse en ordre de combat : 4,2 kg.
Contenance du magasin : 25 cartouches.
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True scale
Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sept 2026 | 0.76 m | Ministère des Armées | superseded |
| 29 Sept 2026 | 0.76 m | Ministère des Armées | superseded |
| 29 Sept 2026 | 0.76 m | Ministère des Armées | superseded |
| 29 Sept 2026 | 0.76 m | Ministère des Armées | superseded |
| 29 Sept 2026 | 0.76 m | Ministère des Armées | approved |
FAMAS equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
Argentina, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Djibouti, France, Gabon, Indonesia, Iraq, Kurdistan, Ivory Coast, Lebanon, Papua New Guinea, Russia, Senegal, Suriname, Syria, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Vanuatu
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