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The FN SCAR has proven itself as a high-performance battle rifle. With great ergonomics and trusted performance, it has become a go-to for countless war fighters and shooters. Now FN has taken the core of the SCAR and created a new rifle. FN Herstal has now released the new FN ARKA Assault Rifle.
ARKA Assault Rifle – SCAR Function in an AR Platform
A completely new design, FN has combined AR-style ergonomics to the SCAR platform’s proven short-stroke gas piston system. It also features an adjustable gas regulator for firing in adverse environments or with a suppressor.
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Enhanced Operational Flexibility
FN states that the platform retains familiar AR controls and compatibility with standard AR buttstocks and pistol grips, while offering a fully ambidextrous and symmetrical design for enhanced operational flexibility.
It seems that everyone is looking toward high-pressure ammunition. According to FN, the FN ARKA incorporates a robust locking mechanism designed to withstand severe overpressure.
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ARKA Assault Rifle
The FN ARKA comes standard with either a 14.5” standard barrel and a short or long M-LOK handguard, or an 11.25” CQC barrel and a short M-LOK handguard. All configurations are available in FDE or Black, and with selective fire or semi-auto only triggers.
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Key benefits
- Exceptionally reliable and rugged operating mechanism, as proven on the FN SCAR
- Enhanced AR-style ergonomics and controls
- Short-stroke gas piston system for the harshest operational conditions
- Fully ambidextrous and symmetrical design
- Optimized gas management for suppressed operations
- Compatible with standard AR buttstocks and pistol grips
- Long top rail, and side and lower rails
Arka Assault Rifle Specs
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| Caliber | 5.56x45mm NATO |
| Operating principle | Gas operated with short-stroke piston and rotating bolt |
| Overall Length | FN ARKA CQC Extended: ≈ 820mm (≈ 32.3″) Collapsed: ≈ 735.2mm (≈ 28.9″) FN ARKA STD Extended: ≈ 934.5mm (≈ 36.8″) Collapsed: ≈ 849.5mm (≈ 33.4″) |
| Barrel length | FN ARKA CQC ≈ 285mm (11.25») FN ARKA STD ≈ 368mm (14.5») |
| Weight (empty magazine) | FN ARKA CQC ≈ 3.7 kg (8.2 lb) FN ARKA STD ≈ 3.9 kg (8.6 lb) |
| Magazine capacity | 30 rounds |
| Cyclic rate of fire | 600-700 RP |
For more information, visit FN Herstal.
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