CAR 816

Caliber 5.56 mm, CAR 816
CAR 816 assault rifle
Type Assault rifle
Carbine
Place of origin  United Arab Emirates
Service history
In service 2015–present
Used by See Users below
Wars Saudi-led intervention in Yemen
Production history
Manufacturer Caracal International
Produced 2015–present
Specifications
Weight 3.4 kg (7.5 lb) empty
Length 922 mm (36.3 in) (stock extended)
838 mm (33.0 in) (stock retracted)
Cartridge 5.56×45mm NATO
Caliber 5.56 mm (.223 in)
Barrels 1
Action Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire 750-950 rpm
Effective firing range 500 m (550 yd)
Feed system 30-round box magazine
Sights Iron sights or various optics

The CAR 816 also called Caracal Sultan or simply Sultan is a 5.56×45mm NATO, gas-operated, magazine-fed assault rifle that is produced by Caracal International in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The rifle is called Sultan in memory of the Emirati Colonel Sultan Mohammad Ali Al Ketbi who was Killed in action in Saudi-led intervention in Yemen.[1]

The CAR 816 is the primary infantry assault rifle of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces. [2] The standard issue of the rifle supplied to the UAE armed forces bears an engraving honoring Colonel Sultan Mohammad Ali Al Ketbi.[1]

The weapon is available with three barrel lengths; a compact assault rifle with a 267 mm (10.5"), carbine with a 368 mm (14.5") barrel and assault rifle with a 406 mm (16") barrel.[3]

Users

See also

Caracal pistol

References

  1. 1 2 "Caracal renames rifle after UAE martyr". Gulf News. 21 February 2017. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  2. ↑ "UAE firearms manufacturer Caracal sees huge growth potential". Gulf News. 26 February 2015. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  3. ↑ "CAR 816". military-today.com. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  4. ↑ "US-made rifle, UAE carbine to equip Indian Army soldiers". India Today. 29 September 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
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