Pictured is the SA80 A2 (L85A2) 5.56mm Rifle fitted with the ELCAN SpecterOS 4x and Close Quarter Battlesight (CQB) stripped down.
<p>The Rifle 5.56mm L85A2 is the personal weapon system for British Land, Sea and Air Forces.
</p><p>SA80 is the designation for a revolutionary family of assault weapons. On its introduction, it proved so accurate that the Army marksmanship tests had to be redesigned.
</p><p>The L85A2 is magazine fed, gas operated rifle locked by a rotating bolt engaging in lugs behind the breech and carried in a machined carrier running on two guide rods; a third rod controls the return spring.
</p><p>It is capable of firing in both single shot and fully automatic.
</p><p>The individual weapon can be fitted with SUSAT, ACOG,ELCAN SpecterOS 4x OR thermal VIPER 2sights. A Vario Ray Laser aiming module can also be fitted.
Other attachments including the L123A1 40mm Underslung Grenade Launcher (UGL) and forward grips.
The L22A2 is a shortened carbine used primarily by vehicle and helicopter crews for self-defence.
</p><p>The weapons system has been modified in light of operational experience. A major update in 2002 resulted in the current SA-80A2 series-the most reliable weapons of their type in the world. 
</p><p>This reliability is combined with accuracy, versatility and ergonomic design. It is considered to be a first class weapons system and world leader in small arms.
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<ul><li>Organization: MOD</li>
<li>Object Name: ADSL1702262_0255</li>
<li>Supplemental Categories: SA80, Equipment, Weapons, Guns</li>
<li>Keywords: Forward, Hand Grip, Attachment, SA80 A2, SA80, Assault Rifle, Small Arms, Firearm, Gun, Weapons, Equipment, Army, Support Weapons, Ammunition, Rounds, 5.56mm, ELCAN SpecterOS 4x, Close Quarter Battlesight, CQB</li>
<li>Country: England</li></ul>
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