CAR 816
The CAR 816 is a mission-proven 5.56mm×45mm NATO assault rifle engineered for high-performance operations across close-quarter combat and complex tactical environments. Designed to support armed forces and law enforcement units, the platform is available in multiple barrel configurations ranging from 7.5 to 16 inches, offering operational flexibility across a broad spectrum of mission profiles.
Built around a short-stroke gas piston system with a rotating bolt mechanism, the rifle delivers exceptional reliability, durability, and sustained battlefield performance. The platform features both semi-automatic and fully automatic firing modes, an ambidextrous configuration for enhanced operator adaptability, and modular rail systems that enable the integration of mission-specific accessories and optics.
Combining lightweight construction with proven combat effectiveness, the CAR 816 achieves a cyclic rate of fire of 800 rounds per minute while maintaining a weight of just 3.0–3.3 kg without a magazine. The rifle is fed through a standard 30-round magazine, delivering dependable firepower and mission-critical efficiency in demanding operational conditions.
CAR 816 technical specifications
- Calibre: 5.56mm×45mm NATO
- Barrel twist: 1:7
- Operating principle: Gas-operated, short-stroke gas piston system, rotating bolt
- Modes of fire: Safe / Semi-automatic / Fully automatic
- Rate of fire: 800 rounds per minute
- Buttstock: Retractable, six-position
- Trigger: MIL-SPEC, 3.4kg – 5.2kg
- Grip: Black polymer with storage compartment
- Magazine capacity: 30 rounds
- Magazine type: Standard NATO magazines
- Accessories: Compatible with various aftermarket accessories
- Gas system: Adjustable
