| FR F2 | |
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GIAT FR F2
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| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1986–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | Gulf War War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Northern Mali conflict Operation Serval Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Produced | 1984–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5.1 kilograms (11 lb)[1] |
| Length | 1,138 millimetres (44.8 in)[1] |
| Barrel length | 600 millimetres (24 in)[1] |
| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Muzzle velocity | 820 m/s (2,690.3 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 800 m (874.9 yd) |
| Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Telescopic sight |
The FR F2 (French: Fusil à Répétition modèle F2; English: Repeating Rifle, F2 model) has been the standard sniper rifle of the French military since 1986. It is designed for shooting at point targets at distances up to 800 metres.
In August 2018, a tender was released by the French government for a replacement to the FR F2.[2]
The FR-F2 is an upgrade from the earlier FR F1 sniper rifle. The rifle barrel is thermally shielded along a considerable part of the barrel by a polymer shroud. The barrel is free floated and is equipped with a flash hider.[3] It uses a different bipod-stock configuration from its predecessor, which is built just ahead of the receiver. GIAT studies lead to a new three groove conical barrel. Tapering the barrel from the throat area up to the first 100 mm of the barrel and at the muzzle end reduced barrel wear caused by propellant gasses passing the projectile in the bore.
The rifle's manual safety is located at the rear of the trigger.[3]
It uses 7.62×51mm NATO ammunition and is equipped with a telescopic sight.[3] French army standard issue is either an APX L806, with a bullet drop compensation calibrated for 7.62×51mm NATO ammunition from 100 to 800 m in 100 m increments, or SCROME J8 (Army) or Nightforce NXS (Air force) or Schmidt & Bender 6×42 mil-dot (Navy). Backup sights on top of the barrel shroud are standard on each F2 rifle.[3]
The rifle is also issued as part of the FÉLIN infantry combat system outfitted with a SAGEM Sword Sniper 3-in-1 optic, which serves as a telescopic sight, thermal weapon sight, and laser rangefinder. The FR F2 utilizes the same basic bolt design as the older MAS-36 infantry rifle. The MAS-36 bolt action was however extensively modified and strengthened to reduce accuracy-inhibiting flex in the FR F1 and FR F2.
France: French military.[4]
Estonia: replaced by the Sako TRG[5]
Lithuania: Lithuanian Armed Forces.[6]
Moldova: Moldovan Armed Forces
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