CAR 816

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 also called Sultan in memory of the Emirati Colonel Sultan Mohammed Ali al-Kitbi who was killed in action in Saudi-led intervention in Yemen.[1]

Caliber 5.56 mm, CAR 816
CAR 816 assault rifle
TypeAssault rifle
Carbine
Place of originUnited Arab Emirates
Service history
In service2015–present
Used bySee Users below
WarsSaudi-led intervention in Yemen
Production history
ManufacturerCaracal International
Produced2015–present
Specifications
Mass3.4 kg (7.5 lb) empty
Length922 mm (36.3 in) (stock extended)
838 mm (33.0 in) (stock retracted)
Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
Caliber5.56 mm (.223 in)
Barrels1
ActionGas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire750-950 rpm
Effective firing range500 m (550 yd)
Feed system30-round box magazine
SightsIron sights or various optics

The Caracal CAR 816 shares lineage to the Heckler & Koch HK416. The principal firearms engineers for the CAR 816 were Robert Hirt and Chris Sirois. Hirt was instrumental in the development of the HK416. Following his time with H&K, Hirt was recruited by SIG Sauer to work with then SIG engineer Chris Sirois on an improved version of the HK416: the SIG Sauer SIG516. Hirt and Siriois were then recruited by Caracal to develop a rifle that was superior to both the HK416 and SIG516. From this, the CAR 816 was created. [2]

The CAR 816 is the primary infantry assault rifle of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces. [3]

Variants

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.[4]

The standard issue of the rifle supplied to the UAE armed forces bears an engraving honoring Colonel Sultan Mohammed Ali al-Kitbi.[1]

Users

See also

References
  1. "Caracal renames rifle after UAE martyr". Gulf News. 21 February 2017. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  2. https://smallarmssolutions.com/home/caracal-wins-india-556mm-rifle-contract
  3. "UAE firearms manufacturer Caracal sees huge growth potential". Gulf News. 26 February 2015. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  4. "CAR 816". military-today.com. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  5. "US-made rifle, UAE carbine to equip Indian Army soldiers". India Today. 29 September 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  6. "Indian Army to place orders for Caracal's CAR 816 close-quater carbine soon". Indian Defence Research Wing.
  7. 생산제품
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