| KCR-556 | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin | Turkey |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Turkish Armed Forces Qatar Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Brazil Libya |
| Wars | Operation Olive Branch Operation Spring Shield |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2017 |
| Manufacturer | KALEKALIP |
| Unit cost | $1200 (avg. cost) |
| Produced | 2018-Present |
| No. built | 50,000+ |
| Variants | KCR762, KMR762 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3,3kg (with 30 round magazine) |
| Length | 655mm |
| Barrel length | 368mm, 280mm, 190mm versions available |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Caliber | 5.56 mm (.223 in) |
| Rate of fire | 950 round/min |
| Effective firing range | 500 meters, depends on barrel length |
| Maximum firing range | 850 meters, depends on barrel length |
| Feed system | STANAG magazine |
| Sights | Iron sights or various optics |
The KCR 556 is a service rifle which was developed for the Turkish Armed Forces by Kale Kalıp. It fires 5.56x45 mm NATO ammunition.
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 minimises 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 655 mm (25.8 in) when the stock is extended. It is made in 3 barrel length options, 368mm (14.5 in) 280mm (11 in) and 190 mm (7.5 in). The gun weights 2,630 grams (93 oz) excluding the magazine.[1]
Users
References
- ↑ millisavunma (13 October 2018). "Kale KCR556 Piyade Tüfeği". Millisavunma.com (in Turkish). Retrieved 8 June 2020.
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