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Assault rifle
FN CAL is a assault rifle originating in Belgium. It was built by FN Herstal. Reported operators include Belgium, Colombia, Gabon, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Palestine, Thailand, Pahlavi Iran, France.
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Ernest Vervier
1963–1966
FN Herstal
(FY2022) $820
1966–1975
Approx. 30,000
3.35 kg (7.385 lbs)
980 mm (38.58 in)
467 mm (18.4 in)
5.56×45mm NATO
Gas-operated , rotating bolt with interrupted thread
850 rounds/min
20-, 25-, or 30-round detachable box magazine
Iron sights
Belgium
Colombia
Gabon
Lebanon : Lebanese Forces
Mexico
Morocco : Royal Moroccan Gendarmerie
Myanmar : Karen National Liberation Army ; captured by the Myanmar junta
Nicaragua : National Guard and Sandinistas
Palestine
Thailand
Pahlavi Iran : Tested the CAL for consideration to the Imperial Iranian Army, but was never adopted.
France : Tested the CAL in the late 1960s and early 1970s for military adoption. It had a MAS-49/56 style rifle grenade launching system. But was never adopted.
The CAL ( Carabine Automatique Légère , Light Automatic Carbine ) is a Belgian assault rifle that was manufactured by Fabrique Nationale .
The CAL ( Carabine Automatique Légère , Light Automatic Carbine ) is a Belgian assault rifle that was manufactured by Fabrique Nationale . It was the first 5.56 mm rifle produced by the Fabrique Nationale . It resembled the company's highly successful FN FAL , but was an original design. Unlike the FAL, it was a market failure, although its development led to the more successful FN FNC .
FN CAL Belgium Assault rifle
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| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.467 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
FN CAL equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
Belgium, Colombia, Gabon, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Palestine, Thailand, Pahlavi Iran, France
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Colombia
France
Gabon
Lebanon
Mexico
Morocco
Myanmar
Nicaragua
Palestine
Thailand
Germany
Japan