The Diseños Casanave SC-2005 is a Peruvian proposed upgrade for the
FN FAL
The FAL (a French acronym for (English: "Light Automatic Rifle")), is a battle rifle designed in Belgium by Dieudonné Saive and manufactured by FN Herstal (simply known as FN).
During the Cold War the FAL was adopted by many countries of th ...
. It is chambered in the
5.56×45mm NATO round and is compatible with STANAG Magazines.
Variants
The SC-2009MWS or ''Modular Weapon System'', is a top upgrade with picatinny rail Stanag 2324 system, and magazine-fed, selective fire firearms with a 3-position, equipped with a redesigned
telescoping stock
A gunstock or often simply stock, the back portion of which is also known as a shoulder stock, a buttstock or simply a butt, is a part of a long gun that provides structural support, to which the barrel, action, and firing mechanism are attached ...
. While the SC-2009's maneuverability makes it a candidate for non-infantry troops (vehicle crews, clerks and staff officers), it also makes it ideal for close quarters battle (CQB).
The most recent model presented by this company is the designated SC-2010HPMWS ''Hi-Power Modular Weapon System'', improvement of FAL 50-00 automatic rifle, in
7.62×51mm NATO cartridge, with picatinny rail Stanag 2324 system, telescoping stock, and with special muzzle brake to supports the 7.62 mm powerful cartridge, significantly reducing the recoil in shot.
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5.56 mm assault rifles
7.62×51mm NATO rifles
Weapons of Peru