Kale KCR-556
The Kale KCR 556 is a Turkish assault rifle developed by Kale Kalıp. It fires 5.56×45 mm NATO ammunition.
Kale KCR-556
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The Kale KCR 556 is a Turkish assault rifle developed by Kale Kalıp. It fires 5.56×45 mm NATO ammunition.
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• Name — KCR-556 • Origin — Turkey • Type — Assault rifle • Is Ranged — yes • Used By — See users • Wars — Operation Olive Branch Operation Spring Shield • Design Date — 2017 • Manufacturer — KALEKALIP • Production Date — 2018-Present • Number — 50,000+ • Variants — KCR762, KMR762 • Weight — 3,3kg (with 30 round magazine) • Length — 655mm • Part Length — 368mm, 280mm, 190mm versions available • Cartridge — 5.56×45mm NATO • Caliber — 5.56 mm (.223 in) • Rate — 950 round/min • Range — 500 meters, depends on barrel length • Max Range — 850 meters, depends on barrel length • Feed — STANAG magazine • Sights — Iron sights or various optics
Design
Design
The modular gun is an advanced gas-operated rifle with rotating bolt head and piston op-rod driven fixed gas system. It is suitable for ambidextrous use. It has a maintenance free gas system up to 10,000 rounds which minimizes fouling and heat. The chrome plated cold hammer forged barrel is free floating. The gun is quite ergonomic with its modular flip-up iron sight and five-position telescopic adjustable stock. The gun's length is when the stock is extended. It is made in 3 barrel length options, 368mm (14.5 in) 280mm (11 in) and. The gun weighs 2,630 g excluding the magazine.
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Users
* • Libya • Northern Cyprus • Security Forces Command • Qatar * • Gendarmerie General Command • Gendarmerie Special Public Security Command • Gendarmerie Special Operations • Coast Guard Command (Turkey) • Syria - Used by Internal Security Command.
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