CAR 816
| Caliber 5.56 mm, CAR 816 | |
|---|---|
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| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Caracal International |
| Produced | 2014–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.4 kg (7.50 lb) 406 mm barrel 3.3 kg (7.3 lb) 368 mm barrel 3.05 kg (6.7 lb) 267 mm barrel 2.92 kg (6.4 lb) 191 mm barrel |
| Length | 925–840 mm (36.42–33.07 in) 406 mm barrel 887–802 mm (34.9–31.6 in) 368 mm barrel 778–694 mm (30.6–27.3 in) 267 mm barrel 709–627 mm (27.9–24.7 in) 191 mm barrel |
| Barrel length | 406 mm (16.0 in) 368 mm (14.5 in) 267 mm (10.5 in) 191 mm (7.5 in) |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Caliber | 5.56 mm (.223 in) |
| Barrels | 1 |
| Action | Short-stroke piston, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 800 rounds/minute |
| Muzzle velocity | 850 m/s (2,789 ft/s) 406 mm barrel |
| Effective firing range | 550 m (601 yd) 406 mm barrel |
| Feed system | 30-round detachable STANAG magazine |
| Sights | Iron sights or various optics |
| References | [1] |
The CAR 816, also called Caracal Sultan or simply Sultan, is a
History
The Caracal CAR 816 shares lineage to the Heckler & Koch
The CAR 816 is the primary infantry assault rifle of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces.[7] Due to their complete manufacture in the United Arab Emirates, the arms are not subject to United States’ imposed International Traffic in Arms Regulations, whilst sharing most components with the M4 arms family extensively used by the United States Armed Forces.
Design and features
The CAR 816 is a gas operated, select fire assault rifle with ambidextrous controls that fires from a closed rotary bolt.
The CAR 816 is based on the
Stock
The CAR 816
The shoulder stock is a telescoping 6 position type stock which is adjustable for length of pull.
Trigger
The CAR 816 uses a mil-spec direct trigger.[1]
Fire selector
The selector settings are: safe, semi-automatic fire and automatic fire.[1]
Sights
The CAR 816 basic version features rail mounted flip up rear and front iron sights. The integrated rail on the upper receiver and its continuation on the handguard at the 12 o'clock position allows for the adaptation of various aiming optics.[1]
Feeding
The CAR 816 features a Draft STANAG 4179 compliant magazine well and is fed with STANAG magazines with a standard capacity of 30 rounds. Other STANAG compatible box and drum magazines can be used.[1]
Variants
The weapon is available in semi-automatic and select-fire configurations with four barrel lengths and differing manufacturer stated effective ranges:[10]
- CAR816 personal defence weapon with a 191 mm (7.5 in) barrel; effective range 200 m (219 yd)
- CAR816 compact with a 267 mm (10.5 in) barrel; effective range 300 m (328 yd)
- CAR816 carbine with a 368 mm (14.5 in) barrel; effective range 480 m (525 yd)
- CAR816 carbine/assault rifle with a 406 mm (16.0 in) barrel; effective range 550 m (601 yd).[11][1]
The standard issue of the rifle supplied to the UAE armed forces bears an engraving honoring Colonel Sultan Mohammed Ali al-Kitbi.[2]
The Caracal CAR816 A2 is a semi-automatic only export version produced in the United States by Caracal USA. It is built to exceed the NATO test protocols; “Bore Obstruction” and “Over the Beach” testing. It features some minor alterations (M-LOK rails at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock on the handguard and a button cut and QPQ treated steel modified M4 contour barrel) to better meet civilian market preferences in the United States.[12][13][14]
Users
Current users
Republican Guard.[15]
South Korea - Reported to be used by ROK UDT/SEAL teams.[16]
United Arab Emirates - 80,000 assault rifles.[17]
Failed bids
India - 93,895 carbines were ordered in September 2018, but the order was cancelled in September 2020 in favour of domestically developed carbines under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.[18] Later that month Caracal offered to manufacture the weapons in India.[19][20]- South Korea - Considered by Dasan Machineries as a candidate to replace the Daewoo Precision Industries K1 used by the Republic of Korea Army Special Warfare Command.[21] Instead, Dasan Machineries submitted the DSAR-15PC as a domestic design became a tender requirement.[22][23]
See also
- Caracal pistol
- CAR 817 AR 7.62×51mm NATO battle rifle variant[24]
- CAR 817 DMR 7.62×51mm NATO designated marksman rifle variant[25]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Caracal CAR 816 SPECIFICATIONS" (PDF). caracal.ae. Retrieved 2020-09-27.
- ^ a b "Caracal renames rifle after UAE martyr". Gulf News. 21 February 2017. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- ^ "Caracal Wins India 5.56mm Rifle Contract".
- ^ "Global Arms: Car816 assault rifle – UAE's lethal desert killer". israelifirepower.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
- ^ "The Sig MCX Multi Caliber Carbine: A Proper Way to Design an External Piston AR - Small Arms Review". September 2016.
- ^ "Caracal Wins India 5.56mm Rifle Contract - Small Arms Solutions". October 2018.
- ^ "UAE firearms manufacturer Caracal sees huge growth potential". Gulf News. 26 February 2015. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- ^ "The Caracal CAR816: The New Desert Assault Rifle". sadefensejournal.com. 2016-09-02. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
- ^ "Caracal Wins India 5.56mm Rifle Contract - Small Arms Solutions". October 2018.
- ^ CAR 816 brochure
- ^ "CAR 816". military-todaycom. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- ^ "It is Finally Here! The Caracal CAR816 A2". smallarmssolutions.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
- ^ "Caracal CAR816 A2 – An Improved H&K 416?". arbuildjunkie.com. 13 March 2019. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
- ^ "Caracal CAR816 A2 SBR". ontargetmagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ Mitzer, Stijn; Oliemans, Joost (4 October 2021). "Emirati Small Arms in Ethiopia". Oryx Blog.
- ^ https://sadefensejournal.com/show-report-adex-2023/
- ^ https://www.pressreader.com/uae/gulf-news/20150227/282432757608018. Retrieved 2022-07-06 – via PressReader.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Pubby, Manu. "Carbines, Anti Air Systems for Indian Army to be made in India after MoD cancels import". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
- ^ Arun, Matthew. "UAE's Caracal Offers to Manufacture CAR 816 Assault Rifles in India". DefPost. Retrieved 2020-10-23.
- ^ Pubby, Manu. "UAE firm selected for carbines in talks with Indian defence majors to set up plant". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2020-10-23.
- ^ 생산제품
- ^ South Korea Special Forces select Dasan Machineries DSAR-15P as future assault rifle, 16 June 2020, at: "armyrecognition.com"
- ^ DSAR15P, 2020-09-2020, at: "da-san.co.kr"
- ^ CAR 817 AR brochure
- ^ CAR 817 DMR brochure
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