The SA80 (Small Arms for the 1980s) is a British family of 5.56×45mm NATO service weapons used by the British Army. [4] . The L85 Rifle variant has been the standard issue service rifle of the British Armed Forces since 1987, replacing the L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle.

Mar 13, 2024 · In January 2024, the British Army announced the beginning of the reduction in production of its existing assault rifle, the SA80, also known as the L85A3, in anticipation of the introduction of its replacement system under Project Grayburn.

Nov 26, 2019 · Although the HK416 has replaced the SA80A2 in certain roles, it’s unlikely that the SA80 will be replaced on a wide scale any time soon. And why should it be?

Oct 14, 2019 · Once dubbed the 'civil servant' by troops amid complaints over its reliability – the SA80 has been the go-to rifle for the British Armed Forces on operations all across the world to this day. The first prototypes were created in 1976, …

Designed for use with the NATO 5.56x45mm cartridge, the SA80 excels in both individual and squad-level operations. Its ergonomic bullpup layout provides enhanced maneuverability in confined spaces without sacrificing barrel length, ensuring …

SA80 A2 comprises the Individual Weapon (IW) and the Light Support Weapon (LSW). These are the British Army's standard combat weapons. Made by Heckler and Koch, they fire NATO standard 5.56 x 45mm ammunition.

Jul 15, 2021 · The L1A1 Self Loading Rifle was replaced by the SA80 in the 1980s. But how do the two compare?

Jan 3, 2018 · Made by Heckler and Koch, they fire NATO standard 5.56 x 45mm ammunition. The SA80 can be fitted with the SUSAT sight and a Common Weapon Sight, which is a third generation Image Intensification (II) night sight. Both weapons have been modified in light of operational experience.

In the 1980s, the British MOD adopted a design that was a relative of these projects- the SA80 rifle, in its type as the L85A1 IW (Individual Weapon) and the bipod supported heavy bar-rel L86A1 LSW (Light Sup-port Weapon) variant. Why make a “Bullpup”?

The SA80 has a reputation for accuracy, this is due largely to the heavy barrel that is nearly free-floating on the L98A1 (but for the fore-end screw), plus the SUSAT x4 optical sight, a higher magnification than any other military rifle I am aware of.