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Revision as of 14:53, 14 January 2007
| File:FRF2 1.jpg A chasseur alpin shooting an FR F2. | |
| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| Used by | French military |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5.3 kg |
| Length | 1200 mm |
| Barrel length | 650 mm |
| Cartridge | 7.62 × 51 mm NATO |
| Caliber | 7.62 mm (.308 in) |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Muzzle velocity | 820 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 800 m |
| Feed system | 10 round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Telescopic sight |
The FR F2 (French: "Fusil à Répétition modèle F2", English: "Bolt-action Rifle, F2 model") is the standard light sniper rifle of the French military.
This rifle is manufactured by GIAT Industries. It uses 7.62mm NATO ammunition, and is equipped with a scope, French army standard issue being either an APX L806 or SCROME J8 (both 8-power scopes).
The FR F2 is designed for shooting at point targets at distances up to 800 meters.
See also
- PGM Hecate II, another modern French sniper rifle.
- Sniper rifle
