FARA 83
Summary
| Country | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| Category | Assault rifle |
| Manufacturer | Fabrica Militar de Armas Portatiles Domingo Matheu |
Technical specifications
| FARA 83 | |
|---|---|
| Fire Rate | 750 rounds/min. |
| Caliber | 5.56 x 45 mm NATO |
| Magazine | 30 rounds |
| Length | 1000 mm (39.4 in) |
| Weight | 3.95 kg (8.7 lb) |
| Range | 300 m (984 ft) |
Description
The FARA 83 (FAA 81) is an Argentine assault rifle developed in the 1980s as a potential replacement for the FMAP FAL rifle. Production began in 1984 but was halted in 1990 due to economic issues after 1,193 rifles were produced.
The FARA 83's design was influenced by the Beretta AR70 (Model of 1982). Features include:
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A folding buttstock
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Tritium sights for low-light conditions
The rifle uses a proprietary 30-round magazine, similar to an early Beretta AR70 type, and it features a trigger group for both semi-automatic and fully automatic fire.
The FARA 83 is a secondary weapon of the Argentine Armed Forces, which primarily uses the FAL rifle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of firearm is the FARA 83?
The FARA 83 is an assault rifle manufactured by Fabrica Militar de Armas Portatiles Domingo Matheu of Argentina.
What caliber is the FARA 83?
The FARA 83 is chambered in 5.56 x 45 mm NATO.
What is the effective range of the FARA 83?
The FARA 83 has an effective range of approximately 300 meters (328 yards).
What is the rate of fire of the FARA 83?
The FARA 83 has a rate of fire of 750 rounds per minute.
What magazine does the FARA 83 use?
The FARA 83 feeds from a 30-round magazine.
How heavy is the FARA 83?
The FARA 83 weighs 4.0 kg (8.7 lb) and measures 1,000 mm (39.4 in) in length.
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