The modified A2 variants are distinguished by the "HK A2" marking on the top of the weapon just forward of the buttplate and the distinctive comma-shaped cocking handle (shaped to aid the …

SA80 is the designation for a revolutionary family of assault weapons. On its introduction, it proved so accurate that the Army marksmanship tests had to be redesigned. SA80 A2 …

Mar 12, 2024 · The British Army is beginning to ‘ramp down’ production of its existing assault rifle, the SA80, designated L85A3, ahead of the induction of its replacement system under Project …

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 …

Jul 15, 2021 · A 100g saving in weight over the A2. A more streamlined fore grip making the weapon easier to handle. A bracket to secure new innovative low light sights which can clip on …

One man in a typical 4-man infantry fire team carries a SA80 fitted with an underslung L123A3 40mm grenade launcher. It is a single-shot wepon that uses a side opening breech loading …

SA80 is the designation for a family of assault weapons in service from the mid 1980s. SA80 A2 comprises the Individual Weapon (IW) and the Light Support Weapon (LSW). These are the …

May 29, 2023 · Unfortunately, rec-tifying the substantial challenges ultimately took more than 15 years, and these were only definitively solved by a far-reaching upgrade programme that …

Oct 14, 2019 · Is The SA80 Any Good? The L85A2 is a magazine-fed, gas-operated rifle locked by a rotating bolt, engaging in lugs behind the breech and carried in a machined carrier …

The SA80 series, including the SA80A2, represents the cornerstone of infantry firepower for the British Armed Forces. First introduced in the 1980s, this bullpup-configured rifle incorporates …