A look at the weapons used by the Special Air Service, the UK's special forces unit, including the C8 assault rifle and MP5 sub machine gun

These Canadian-made weapons serve as the standard assault rifle of the Special Air Service (SAS) and Special Boat Service (SBS) replacing the M16 and C7 in that role.

The L119A1 carbine was not only adopted by the SAS, SBS and Special Reconnaissance Regiment (SRR), it has become the standard rifle of the Special Forces Support Group (SFSG) as well a number of specialist Royal Marines teams, The Pathfinders, and military police close protection teams.

Chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, fed from 20 round magazines, with collapsing stocks and automatic fire capability, the G3 KA4 became a favourite for not just the SAS but was also carried in vehicles driven by 14 Company undercover surveillance operators. For short-range sniping, the SAS armoury has included the G3 SG1.

A look at the Heckler and Kock HK33 and HK53 and their use by the SAS and other British Special Forces. More info on SAS weapons at www.eliteukforces.info

Designed as a replacement for the German Army's main assault rifle, the G3, the G36 is a 5.56mm weapon that fires at 750 rpm. Made from tough polymer fibre plastics the G36 is both light and durable.

A look at the canadian-made Diemaco C7 assault rifle, a clone of the M16a2 as used by elite units within the UK Parachute Regiment and Royal Marines.

SAS assault teams will employ sledgehammers, battering rams, pneumatic tools and explosives to make entry into a terrorist stronghold. A range of ladders are available for gaining entry through windows, or into airplanes.

The L22A2 carbine is a shortened version of the L85A2 rifle. It was developed for use by vehicle drivers, helicopter aircrew, and crews of armoured vehicles, who needed an easily-stowable personal defence weapon in a more compact form than the fullsize L85A2.

Jun 28, 2019 · A look at the ultra compact individual weapon (UCIW), a 5.56x45mm carbine employed by the SAS and other British Special forces