Weapon Name- FN SCAR Mk. 17
Type- Assault Rifle
Damage- 3L
Range- 150/300/600
Ammunition- 500 rounds per 27.5 pounds
Strength Level- 3
Strength Level for firing- 3 for short burst, 4 for medium burst, 5 for automatic
Special Consideration- Re-roll 10's. +1 to Reliability. +1 to Initiative.
Round Type- 7.62mm x 51mm NATO
Over-all length- 800mm (31.5 in)
Barrel length- 16 inches
Weight- 3.58 kg (7.9 lb)
Rate of Fire- 625 rounds/min
Feed Mechanism- Detachable Box Magazine
Round Capacity- 20 rounds
Accuracy- 1-2 MOA
Accessories- Picanty Rail
Quick switch firing mechanism- N/A
Scope/Sights- Picanty Rail
Muzzle Velocity- 714 m/s (2,342 fps)
Firing System- Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Miscellaneous/electronic information- A modern assualt rifle type weapon currently competing as one of the top assualt rifles in the world; chambered for 7.62mm x 51mm NATO rounds
Basic Information
The SCAR is manufactured in two main versions; Light (SCAR-L, Mk 16 Mod 0) and Heavy (SCAR-H, Mk 17 Mod 0). The L version fires 5.56x45mm NATO using improved STANAG (M16) magazines. The H fires the more powerful 7.62x51mm NATO from a newly designed 20-round magazine. Different length barrels will be available for close quarters battle and for longer-range engagements. The initial solicitation indicated that the SCAR-H would also be chambered for the 7.62x39mm M43 cartridge, and 6.8x43mm Remington SPC cartridge. However, FN is not currently offering other calibers.
The Mk 16 Mod 0 was intended to replace the M4A1, the Mk 18 CQBR and the Mk 12 SPR currently in SOCOM service, before SOCOM decided to cancel the order for the Mk 16 Mod 0 (see below). The Mk 17 Mod 0 will replace the M14 and Mk 11 sniper rifles.
The SCAR features an integral, uninterrupted Picatinny rail on the top of the aluminum receiver, two removable side rails and a bottom one that can mount any MIL-STD-1913 compliant accessories. It has a polymer lower receiver with an M16 compatible pistol grip, flared magazine well, and raised area around magazine and bolt release buttons. The front sight flips down for unobstructed use of optics and accessories. The rifle uses a 'tappet' type of closed gas system much like the M1 Carbine while the bolt carrier otherwise resembles the Stoner 63 or Heckler & Koch G36.
The SCAR is built at the FN Manufacturing LLC, plant in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Fabrique Nationale introduced a semi-automatic version of the SCAR modular rifle system, the 16S (Light) and 17S (Heavy), at the end of 2008.[8][9] This version of the SCAR is designed for the law enforcement and commercial markets, and is manufactured in Herstal, Belgium and imported by FNH USA, Fredricksburg, Virginia, United States. FNH USA slightly modifies the rifle (supplying a U.S. made magazine and machining a pin in the magazine well) to be in compliance with U.S. Code before selling them.
