The SA80 system is a selective fire gas-operated design that uses ignited powder gases bled through a port in the barrel to provide the weapon's automation. The rifle uses a short-stroke gas piston system located above the barrel, which is fed gas through a …

SA80 A2 comprises the Individual Weapon (IW) and the Light Support Weapon (LSW). These are the British Army's standard combat weapons. Made by Heckler and Koch, they fire NATO standard 5.56 x 45mm ammunition. Both weapons have …

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 Grayburn.

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 Forces as individual weapon (IW) and light support weapon (LSW).

Designed for use with the NATO 5.56x45mm cartridge, the SA80 excels in both individual and squad-level operations. Its ergonomic bullpup layout provides enhanced maneuverability in confined spaces without sacrificing barrel length, ensuring …

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 action. It can be employed in either direct-fire or indirect fire modes.

Jul 15, 2021 · It remained the standard service rifle in the British Army for an impressive 31 years. But how do the two rifles compare? Take a look at the specifications, different types of conflict the weapons were used in and one or two neat little facts about the L1A1 SLR and SA80 rifles.

Oct 14, 2019 · According to data released by the Ministry of Defence, some 27 million 5.56mm rounds were fired from either the standard SA80 A2 assault rifle and Lightweight Machine Gun (LMG) during the Afghanistan conflict.

The SA80A2 standard assault rifle has a 20.4 inch barrel seated into a platform that’s only 30.9 inches in overall length. For comparison, the M4 carbine is 29.75 inches in overall length, but...

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 – looked to be a good choice for the Armed Forces.