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You do know the FR-F2 sniper in SoldierFront IS A FAKE |
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Revision as of 02:14, 29 January 2008
| FR F2 | |
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| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin |  France |
| Service history | |
| Used by | French military |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5.3 kg |
| Length | 1,200 mm |
| Barrel length | 650 mm |
| Cartridge | 7.62x51mm NATO |
| 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 (Template:Lang-fr; Template:Lang-en) is the standard light sniper rifle of the French military.
This rifle is manufactured by GIAT Industries. It uses 7.62x51mm 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.
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French soldier of the Rapid Reaction Corps standing guard with a FR F2. -
French soldier using an FR F2 in Afghanistan.
You do know the FR-F2 sniper in SoldierFront IS A FAKE
See also
Wikimedia Commons has media related to FR F2.
- FRF2 picture gallery
- PGM Hecate II, another modern French sniper rifle.
- Sniper rifle
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