The FAD (Spanish: Fusil Automático Doble; lit. "Dual Automatic Rifle") is a Peruvian bullpup assault rifle chambered for the 5.56x45mm NATO round and offers low recoil, weight and volume while at the same time giving precision and adequate range in a single package. It is intended to be used by armored crews as a back-up weapon, and is not meant for export, meant to be used domestically by Peru. The FAD was designed by Salomón Braga Lozo of SIMA Electronica, a division of the Peruvian state-owned SIMA. Specifications
(2008-Present, 2090 units built, Peruvian Army domestic use only, not for export)
Type: Assault Rifle
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Weight: 7.94 lb (3.6 kg)
Length: 32.0 (81.4 cm)
Barrel Length: 20.0 in (50.8 cm)
Feed System: STANAG Magazines
Fire Modes: Safe/Semi/Auto
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