Top 7 Assault Rifles in The World
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Since you guys seem to love our military topics - let's talk about something new this time
around. Specifically - let's talk about selective-fire weapons that use an intermediate cartridge
and detachable magazine to seriously F some stuff up. From international favorites to
American-made tech, Today, let's take a look at seven of the best and most advanced rifles
of all time. Although the ordering may be arguable - their power certainly isn't.
Number seven - the FN SCAR.
The Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle (or more commonly known as the FN SCAR)
has a reason why it's used in service in over 20 countries around the world - this short-stroke
gas piston, self-loading, rotating bolt rifle has a firing rate capable of 625 rounds a
minute. First developed by FN Herstal for the US Special Operations Command to satisfy
the requirements of the SCAR competition - these particular types of rifles come in two varieties:
the SCAR-L - which is chambered in a 5.56 x 45 millimeter NATO cartridge, and the SCAR-H
- which fires a 7.62 x 51 millimeter NATO. After first being developed in 2007, they
officially have been used in service since 2009 and continue to gain popularity.
Number six - the SIG SG 550.
Designed and manufactured by SIG (now known as Swiss Arms AG), the SG 550 packs more than
just one hell of a punch. Also known as the Fass 90 or Stgw 90 (depending on regional
location), the rifle itself is based on the earlier 5.56 millimeter SG 540. This selective-fire
5.56×45mm NATO assault rifle fires from a closed bolt - meaning the gas-actuated, piston-driven,
long-stroke operating system makes it one of the finest 5.56 mm assault rifles ever
made. Since it's formal introduction in 1986, over 600,000 units have been produced - spawning
a load of variants in its wake. With a particular skill in long-range targets - the advanced
sight and scope technology makes this one powerful beast.
Number five - the IMI Galil.
The Israel Weapon Industries Galil is a family of Israeli-made small arms that were designed
in the late sixties and manufactured by IMI Ltd of Israel. Named after one of its inventors,
Yisrael Galil, the rifle has a design that heavily borrows from the RK-62 - however,
the modified gas diversion system reduces the recoil, making it notably easier to fire
(especially in automatic mode). Its impressive weapon system employs a line chambered for
the intermediate 5.56×45mm NATO caliber and several models designed for use with the 7.62×51mm
NATO rifle round. Used by military and police forces in over 25 countries - it isn't hard
to see why this rifle is a force to be reckoned with.
Number four - the Steyr AUG.
The Steyr AUG (or rather, Armee-Universal-Gewehr, which translates to "universal army rifle")
is an Austrian bullpup 5.56 × 45 millimeter NATO assault rifle that has become one of
the most popular assault rifles of all time. Since its initial production in 1978 - it
has become THE standard small arm of not only the Austrians, but also adopted by the armed
forces of over a dozen other locations and even the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Agency. The weapon family's impressive array of features were designed to be quickly adapted
to a wide variety of roles by employing a high level of technically proficient polymer
and advanced alloy components. This thing means business.
Number three - the Heckler & Koch G36.
This 5.56 × 45 millimeter assault rifle doesn't mess around - initially designed to serve
as a replacement for the heavier 7.62 millimeter G3 battle rifle, the G36 was conceived by
Heckler & Koch in Germany in the early 90s. After some tweaks, the G36 was formally accepted
into service in 1997. With almost ten wars and over 40 serving countries under its belt,
the G36 provides its power from a gas-operated design that feeds from a 30 round detachable
box magazine or 100 round C-Mag drum magazine with a conventional layout and a modular component
design that fires from a closed rotary bolt. In other words, get the hell out of this thing's
way.
Number two - the AK-103.
Although these intimidating rifles bear a striking resemblance to their legendary predecessor,
the AK-47 - they've been heavily upgraded, improved and completely revamped to ALMOST
top our list. Similar to the older AKM, the AK-103 is chambered for the 7.62 × 39 millimeter
M43 round and can be fitted with an impressively large variety of sights (like telescopic,
night vision and more) and even packs the extra capability of employing a knife bayonet
or grenade launcher. Although the gas-powered mechanism makes it capable of firing 600 rounds
per minute at an effective range of about 500 meters - the true selling point is it's
plastic components - making it a revolutionary way to both carry more weight AND avoid corrosion.
Number one - the M16.
Although this venerable rifle may not be used AS frequently as it once was - the M16 is
still celebrated as one of, if not THE best, assault rifle of all time. First entering
American service in 1964, it was deployed in Vietnam just one year later as a means
to accomplish jungle warfare operations. Since then, four generations of the weapon have
been produced - with manufactured numbers exceeding 8 million units - making it the
most-produced 5.56 mm caliber firearm - widely used by the various militaries of the world.
Although several improvements have been made - the M16 typically sports a 5.56 × 45 millimeter
NATO cartridge with an adjustable rear sight, case deflector, heavy barrel, hand-guard,
pistol grip and buttstock. If you're looking for the real deal - the buck stops here.
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