There are four main variants that make up the SA80 family: the L85 Rifle, the L86 Light Support Weapon, the L22 Carbine and the L98 Cadet rifle.

Feb 16, 2024 · An Air Cadet of 234 Squadron Air Training Corps fires the later model L98A2 Cadet GP Rifle, distinguishable from the L85A2 only by its lack of change lever (selector …

Apr 30, 2024 · With a fully automatic capability and a large 30-round magazine, the L85 – part of the SA80 family of weapons including the L86 Light Support Weapon and L98 Cadet GP rifle – …

Jan 16, 2025 · Rebecca Paul, Conservative MP for Reigate, asked the Defence Secretary for an update on plans for a successor to the L85A3 rifle. Maria Eagle, Minister of State for Defence, …

May 29, 2023 · L98A2 Cadet Rifle. The A1 family saw few export sales, and most of these comprised part of overseas military assistance packages. Only Bolivia and Jamaica appear to …

Feb 3, 2020 · The SA80 A2 L85 is a 5.56mm gas-operated assault rifle manufactured by Heckler & Koch. It is a member of the SA80 family of assault weapons and serves the British Armed …

The L98A1 Rifle is a full-calibre (.223" or 5.56mm), non self-loading modified version of the "Individual Weapon" L85A1 and A2 - SA80 Service rifles for Cadet and training use. The …

May 27, 2017 · The pistol grip is standard L85/L86 and not the Cadet pattern. Either the standard L85 carry handle (with field sights) or the SUSAT sight is fitted. From 2009, the L98A1 was …

It was designed as a squad-level fire support weapon, with two per infantry section, able to deliver suppressive fire at a longer range and in higher volume than the L85. The longer barrel and …

Sep 19, 2022 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Enfield L85 IW (Individual Weapon) (SA80) Infantry Assault Rifle / Assault Carbine including …