FAMAS: Arma Legionarului

Calibru: 5.56 mm NATO

Greutate: in functie de model variaza intre 3.5 kg si 3.9 kg.
Lungime: in functie de model variaza intre 75 cm si 96 cm
Rata de tragere: pana la 1100 de cartuse pe minut
FAMAS este o arma de asalt produsa in Franta de catre compania MAS, cu
sediul in Saint-Etienne, si care la momentul actual face parte din grupul Nexter,
patronat de guvernul francez.
Denumirea FAMAS este de fapt o abreviere si provine de la Fusil dAssaut
de la Manufacture dArmes de Saint Etienne, sau, in traducere, Arma de
asalt fabricata in Saint Etienne.Proiectul acestei arme a luat nastere in anul 1967 pe
cand directorul fabricii era Paul Tellie, iar primul model a fost fabricat in
anul 1971.Armata franceza a inceput sa analizeze arma in 1972.Imediat au aparut
probleme la fabricarea modelului, iar cand in 1978 armata franceza a participat
alaturi de belgieni la Batalia din Kolwezi desfasurata in Republica Zair,
militarii au inceput sa caute o inlocuitoare pana ce problemele se vor rezolva cu
productia FAMAS-ului.Initial s-a luat in considerare echiparea soldatilor cu
modelul Heckler & Koch HK33 insa dupa mai multe testari s-a renuntat in
favoarea armei SG 540 produsa de compania germana SIG.Acestea au fost insa
doar temporare pana cand erau produse destule arme FAMAS, model pe care in
1978 armata l-a acceptat ca fiind standard.Adoptarea acesteia a dus la inlocuirea
vechilor pusti semi-automate MAS-49 si a pistolului mitraliera MAT49.ModelulFAMAS F1 a fost produs in aproximativ 400.000 de
exemplare.Totusi au aparut probleme decostructie.De exemplu partile fabricate
din plastic se crapau foarte usor, iar de multe ori incarcatoarele pur si simplu sareau
de la locul lor nefiind de cea mai inalta calitate datorita bugetului slab alocat de
guvernul francez.F1 a fost urmat de modelul G1 care venea cu mici imbunatatiri
precum prinderi refacute si un buton de siguranta mai mare pentru utilizarea cu
manusi insa a ramas doar un concept, nefiind produs vreodata.
FAMAS G2 a fost produs in 1994 pentru a se ridica la nivelul impus de NATO in
ceea ce priveste incarcatorul dar a venit de asemenea cu alte cateva imbunatatiri
precum manere din fibra de sticla in loc de plastic asa cum puteau fi intalnite la

F1.Marina militara franceza a cumparat modelul G2 in 1995 in timp ce armata a

pastrat in dotare clasicul model F1.La finalul anilor 80 compania
americana Century Arms a importat un numar mic de arme in Statele Unite
din cauza pretului foarte ridicat care ajunge pana la 8.000 de dolari.
FAMAS G2 este o arma polivalenta la aceasta putandu-se atasa o mare
varietate de lunete, puncte de ochire(red dot) sau aparate pentru
vedere nocturna.De asemenea suportalansatoare de grenade ce pot
ajunge la o distanta de pana la 350 de metri cu arma inclinata la 45.
Prima aparitie a armei in dotarea armatei a fost in Ciad in timpul Operatiunii
Manta si apoi inOperatiunea Desert Storm.In randul soldatilor arma este
denumita le Clairon insemnand Umflatura datorita formei sale.
Cu toate acestea FAMAS-ul prezinta numeroase defecte neacceptate de
NATO.Astfel, Franta s-a vazut nevoita sa inceapa un program de inlocuire a
acestor arme, program care a inceput in mai 2014 fiind demarat de Seful de
Stat Major.Una dintre armele care vor inlocui FAMAS-ul va fi arma de
asalt F90 produsa de compania Steyr AUG.
Arma FAMAS s-a dovedit foarte eficienta in campurile de lupta si este recunoscuta
ca fiind o arma cu un nivel ridicat de incredere.Aceasta este folosita de o mare
varietate de forte de meninere a ordinii din intreaga lume:
Marina Militara Argentiniana
Trupele statului Djibouti
Armata si Legiunea Straina Franceza cu peste 700.000 de bucati in
dotare
Armata Siriana
Trupele statului Gabon
Trupele de scafandrii ai marinei indoneziene
Armata irakiana
Trupele statului Liban

Fortele statului Papua Noua Guinee

Politia si Trupele Speciale din Filipine
Trupele statului Senegal
Trupele de interventie anti-terorista din Serbia
Serviciul de Protectie din Tunisia
Trupele Emiratelor Arabe Unite
Fortele statului Vanuatu

French Foreign Legion Weapons

PA MAC 50
PA MAC 50 (Pistolet Automatique Automatic pistol) is a standard semiautomatic pistol (also known as the MAS 50) used by the Foreign Legion. It
had been produced initially byManufacture dArmes de Chatellerault (MAC),
thereafter by Manufacture dArmes de Saint-tienne (MAS). The PA MAC 50

had been using in the French Army since 1950. It has been replacing by the
PA MAS G1 since 2000.

Caliber: 9mm
Weight (without ammunition): 890g / 31,4oz
Length: 195mm / 7,7in
Feed system: 9-cartridges magazine
Effective range: 50m / 54,7yd
Muzzle velocity: 315 m/s / 344,5 yd/s

PAMAS G1
PAMAS G1 is a standard semi-automatic pistol (a copy of the Beretta 92)
produced byManufacture dArmes de Saint-tienne, the French weapons
factory of St.tienne. French Army forces has been using it since 2000. The
PAMAS G1 is currently replacing the older pistol PA MAC 50, which has been
using in the French Army and Foreign Legion since 1950.

Caliber: 9mm
Weight (without ammunition): 960g / 33,9oz
Weight (with ammunition): 1090g / 38,4oz
Length: 217mm / 8,54in
Feed system: 15-cartridges magazine
Effective range: 50m / 54,7yd
Muzzle velocity: 347m/s / 379,5yd/s

FAMAS FLIN
FLIN (Fantassin quipement et Liaisons Intgrs Integrated
Infantryman Equipment and Communications) is the name for the French
infantry combat system combining a modified FAMAS rifle with a host of other
electronics, clothing, pouches, and body armour. It was firstly used by a
French Army unit in September 2010. Some Foreign Legion units has been
using FLIN since 2012.

A legionnaire of 2e
REI using the FAMAS FLIN (2012)

Legionnaires of 2e
REI using the FAMAS FLIN (2012)

AA NF1
AA NF1 (Arme Automatique de 7,62mm NATO, Modle F1 Automatic
weapon of 7,62mm NATO, F1 model) or AA 52 is a machine gun used by the
Foreign Legion and other French Army forces. It was created in 1952. Since
2010, it has been replacing by the Belgian FN MAG. However, the Foreign
Legion is still using AA NF1 in 2013, for example inOperation Serval in Mali.

Caliber: 7,62mm
Weight (without ammunition): 10kg / 22lb
Length: 1145mm / 45,1in
Feed system: 50-cartridges 200-cartridges belts
Effective range: 800m / 875yd
Max range: 3850m / 4210yd
Rate of fire: 900 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity: 810m/s / 886yd/s

A legionnaire of 4e
RE using an AA NF1 (2012)

A legionnaire of 2e
REP carrying an AA NF1 in Mali (February 2013)

FN Minimi
FN Minimi (Mini-Mitrailleuse Mini machine gun) is a machine gun used by
the Foreign Legion and other French Army forces. The Minimi was created in
Belgium by a Fabrique Nationale (FN) factory in 1974.

Caliber: 5,56mm
Weight (without ammunition): 6850g / 241,6oz or 6500g / 229,3 oz
(Paratrooper version)
Length: 1038mm / 40,9in or 910mm / 35,8 in (Para) 725mm /
28,5in (Para stock collapsed)
Feed system: 30-cartridges magazine or 200-cartridges belt

Effective range: 300-1000m / 328-1094yd

Max range: 2700-3000m / 2953-3281yd
Rate of fire: 900 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity: 925m/s / 1012yd/s or 866m/s / 947yd/s (Para)

A legionnaire of 2e
REP using a Minimi in Afghanistan

FR F2
FR F2 (Fusil Rptition modle F2 Bolt action rifle, F2 model) is a French
standard sniper rifle used by the Foreign Legion and other French Army
forces. It was created in the 1980s. The Foreign Legion and other French
Army forces has been using the FR F2 since 1986.

Caliber: 7,62mm
Weight (without ammunition): 5100g / 180oz
Length: 1138mm / 44,8in
Feed system: 10-cartridges magazine
Effective range: 800m / 875yd
Rate of fire: 5 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity: 830m/s / 908yd/s
Sights: APXL 806 or SCROME J8 840

A legionnaire of 2e
REI using an FR F2 in Afghanistan (Image source:Wikipedia)

A legionnaire of 2e
REI holding an FR F2 with the FLIN sight (2012)

PGM Hcate II
PGM Hcate II is a standard heavy sniper, anti-materiel rifle used by the
Foreign Legion and other French Army forces. It was created in 1995 by the
French rifle factory PGM Prcision. The Foreign Legion has been using the
PGM Hcate II since the end of 1990s.

Caliber: 12,7mm
Weight (without ammunition): 15,8kg / 34,8lb
Length: 1370mm / 53,9in
Feed system: 7-cartridges magazine
Effective range: 1800m / 1969yd

Max range: 7000m / 7655yd

Muzzle velocity: 780m/s / 853yd/s
Sights: SCROME J10 1040

A legionnaires of 2e
REI and 2e REP (small image) using the PGM Hcate II

A legionnaire of 2e
REP carrying a PGM Hcate II during Operation Serval in Mali
(February 2013)

M2 Browning 12,7
M2 Browning, called simply the 12,7, is a heavy machine gun used by the
Foreign Legion and other French Army forces. It was created in USA in 1921.
The French Foreign Legion has used the 12,7 since summer 1943.

Caliber: 12,7mm
Weight (without ammunition): 38,1kg / 84lb
Length: 1650mm / 65in
Feed system: 105-cartridges belt or 100-cartridges / 265-cartridges
magazines
Effective range: 1200m / 1312yd
Max range: 6800m / 7400yd
Rate of fire: 500 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity: 930m/s / 1017yd/s

A legionnaire of 2e
REI using an M2 Browning 12,7

LGI F1
LGI Mle F1 (Lance-Grenade Individuel Mle F1 Individual grenade launcher,
F1 Model) is a lightweight close-support infantry weapon. The LGI has been
using by the Foreign Legion and other French Army forces since the 1990s.

Caliber: 51mm
Weight (without ammunition): 4800g / 169,3oz
Length: 605mm / 23,8in
Effective range: 675m / 738yd
Rate of fire: 30 rounds/min

A legionnaire of 2e
REI using an LGI in Afghanistan

Mo 81 LLR F1
Mo 81 LLR F1 (Mortier de 81 mm Lger Long Renforc modle F1 81 mm
lightweight long reinforced mortar, F1 Model) is a light mortar. The Mo 81 LLR
F1 has been using by the Foreign Legion and other French Army forces since
the end of 1990s.

Caliber: 81mm
Weight (without ammunition): 44kg / 97lb
Length: 1550mm / 61in
Effective range: 3100-5600m / 3390-6124yd
Rate of fire: 12-20 rounds/min

Legionnaires
of DLEM with an LLR 81 during an exercise in Djibouti (2012)

AT4
AT4 (AntiTank 4) is an unguided, portable, single-shot anti-tank weapon
(also known as arocket-propelled grenade, RPG). It was created in Sweden in
1980. The Foreign Legion and other French Army forces have been using the
AT4 since the mid-1980s.

Diameter: 84mm
Weight: 7600g / 268oz
Length: 1040mm / 41in
Effective range: 20-250m / 22-273yd
Speed: 220m/s / 241yd/s

A legionnaire
(a non-commissioned officer) of 1er REG using an AT4 (2012)

LRAC F1
LRAC F1 (Lance-Roquettes AntiChar de 89 mm modle F1 89 mm antitank rocket launcher, F1 model) is a French reusable rocket launcher used by
the Foreign Legion and other French Army forces. It was created in France in
the beginning of the 1970s. The Foreign Legion have been using the LRAC F1
since the mid-1970s. Since 2008, the LRAC F1 has been replacing by the
Swedish AT4 and French ERYX as the standard anti-tank and assault weapon.

Diameter: 89mm
Weight: 5000g / 176oz
Length: 1170mm / 46in
Effective range: 300-500m / 328-546yd
Max range: 2300m / 2515yd
Speed: 295m/s / 322yd/s

A legionnaire of 2e
REG with a LRAC F1 (October 2013)

MP5:
Arma trupelor speciale

Calibru: 9x19mm Parabellum; 10mm Auto; .40 S&W

Greutate: 2.9 kg
Lungime: 680mm
Cadenta de tragere: 800 de focuri pe minut
Pistolul-mitraliera MP5 a fost creat in anii 60 de o echipa de ingineri ce
lucrau la fabrica de arme Heckler & Koch.In prezent exista peste 100
de modele de MP5.Aceasta arma este una dintre cele mai folosite la nivel
mondial fiind in dotarea a peste 80 de tari.
Incurajati de succesul de care s-a bucurat modelul G3, inginerii de
la Heckler & Koch au decis sa creeze o familie de arme avand in
componenta patru membri ale caror mecanisme se bazau pe cel intalnit

la G3.Primul tip utiliza calibrul 7.62x51mm NATO, al doilea calibrul

7.62x39mm M43, al treilea era un intermediar si anume calibrul
5.56x45mm NATO, iar cel de-a patrulea model utiliza calibrul 9x19mm
Parabellum.MP5 a fost creat in interiorul acestui grup si a fost initial
cunoscut sub denumirea de H&K54.
Lucrul la MP5 a inceput in anul 1964 urmand ca doi ani mai tarziu arma
sa intre in dotarea Politiei Federale Germane, a Politiei de
Frontiera si a Trupelor Speciale din cadrul Armatei.Pistolul-mitraliera a
primit un imbold in ceea ce priveste imaginea sa in 1980.Trupele de
commando ale SAS puneau in practica atunci Operatiunea
Nimrod luand cu asaltambasada statului Iran in
Londra salvand ostaticii si ucigand cinci teroristi.De atunci, MP5a
devenit arma standard a trupelor americane SWAT.Trei ani mai
devreme, in 1977 trupele de lupta anti-terorista germane GSG9 foloseau pistolul-mitraliera intr-o actiune ce avea loc inSomalia.Zborul
181 al companiei Lufthansa fusese deturnat de un grup de teroristi care
s-au intitulat Commando Martyr Halime.Cu toate acestea in 1997 cand
a avut loc cel mai sangeros jaf armat din istoria SUA in care a fost
implicat si un roman, Emil Dechebal Matasareanu, politia si trupele
speciale americane au inlocuit MP5 cu pusti de asalt AR-15.Romanul a
fost ucis fiind lovit de 29 de gloante.

Arma nemteasca este fabricata sub licenta in state

precum Grecia, Turcia, Mexic, Iran,Arabia
Saudita, Pakistan, Sudan si Marea Britanie.Arma utilizeaza doua
tipuri de incarcatoare: cu o capacitate de 15 cartuse sau de 30 de
cartuse.De asemenea se pot atasa diferite accesorii
precum amortizoare, adaptoare pentru tragerile in care se
utilizeaza gloante oarbe si chiar lansatoare de grenade.Arma este
celebra pentru lanterna care este deseori intalnita la MP5 produsa de
compania Laser Products si avand o putere de 65 de lumeni.
In anul 1976 a fost introdus un model mai scurt al MP5.Acesta poarta
numele de MP5K, litera K provenind de la cuvantul Kurz care in
germana inseamna scurt si este folosit in operatiunile clandestine si de
catre serviciile secrete.Acestui model ii lipseste patul, iar teava a fost de

asemenea scurtata.Pistolul-mitraliera MP5 se afla si in

dotarea trupelor terestre si afortelor speciale romane.

In concluzie, pistolul-mitraliera MP5 este o arma ce beneficiaza de

o precizie foarte buna, facand imposibila ratarea unei tinte de la
o distanta de pana la 200 de metri.De asemenea este o
arma ergonimica, de incredere care insa pierde la capitolul
greutatii si al pretului, un astfel de model putand ajunge sa coste pana
la 20.000 de dolari.Cu toate acestea este in continuare poate cea mai
folosita arma de catre trupele speciale din intreaga lume precum
trupele SWAT, Secret Service si FBI ale SUA, fortele speciale

australiene, politia finlandeza, Trupele

speciale GIGN din Franta, Serviciul de Paza si Protectie
olandez si Garda Elvetiana.

http://www.rumaniamilitary.ro/felin-sagem-fantassins-equipements-liaisonintegres

FN MAG este o mitralier belgian, de uz general, calibrul 7.62x51mm. A fost dezvoltat la

nceputul anilor 1950 la Fabrique Nationale de ctre Ernest Vervier. A fost utilizat n peste 80 de
ri i a fost construit sub licen n Argentina, Egipt, India, Regatul Unit al Marii Britanii i
n Statele Unite ale Americii. Numele vine de la Mitrailleuse d'Appui Gnral nsemnnd mitralier
de uz general. Mitraliera vine in 3 variante: versiune standard, mitraliera grea pentru
infanterie Model 60-20, mitraliera jumelat pentru vehicule blindate Model 60-40i varianta
pentru aeronave Model 60-30

PAMAS G1 pistol

The PAMAS-G1 is a modified Beretta 92F pistol used by, and designed for, the French army. The
PAMAS-G1 was manufactured under licence from Beretta in France by GIAT. However quite a
few early ones were made in Italy by Beretta with steel supplied by France.
There are small but relevant differences between the PAMAS-G1 and the Beretta 92F. Firstly, the
PAMAS-G1 lacks a manual safety and is only fitted with a decocking device. Secondly, the
French made steel used to manufacture the slides contains Tellurium (Te) a rare earth that makes
steel hard but brittle. This was done to save money on the slide steel.

A PAMAS-G1 slide has a service life of no more than 6,000 shoots fired. After which the slide will
break and injure the shooter. As the PAMAS-G1 is based on the Beretta 92F, it is not fitted with
the slide retention device that was added to the Beretta 92F, which led to the Beretta 92FS, which
suffered the same problem when a batch of them was made for the US Army with the French
specification steel.
The French army has reacted and is fitting new Italian made stainless steel slides to its PAMASG1 before they reach the milestone of 6,000 shots fired. GIAT, a French state owned arms
manufacturer, is in serious financial trouble and is unable to replace all the defective slides.
Because of the slide problem, one should not fire a PAMAS-G1 very often and there is no use for
them other than collecting.

Specifications
* Type: PAMAS-G1
* Trigger system: Single-action or double-action
* Caliber: 9mm NATO
* Capacity: 10-15-17 rounds depending on magazine
* Frame material: Aluminium light alloy
* Slide and barrel material: Carbon steel
* Grip material: Plastic
* Barrel length: 125mm
* Length: 217mm
* Height: 137mm
* Width: 39mm
* Weight: 945g
* Safeties: Slide mounted decocking lever. Loaded chamber indicator.
Firing-pin safety.
* Magazine release: Lower trigger guard, reversible.
* Production years: 1987 - present day.
* Production locations: Beretta Italy, GIAT France