IMBEL IA2

The IA2 assault rifle, designed and built in Brazil by IMBEL, is designed to replace the FAL, M16A2 and HK33 currently in service with the Brazilian Armed Forces.

IMBEL IA2
TypeAssault rifle (5.56mm)
Battle rifle (7.62mm)
Sniper rifle (7.62mm)
Place of originBrazil
Service history
In service2012–present
Used bySee Users below
Production history
ManufacturerIMBEL
Produced2012–present
No. built200.000+
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Mass3.2 kg (7.1 lb) to 3.7 kg (8.2 lb) empty (Depending on the version)
Length993 mm (39.1 in) to 740 mm (29 in) IA2 5.56/7.62 Rifle
Barrel length20 in (510 mm) IA2 Sniper Rifle
17.2 in (440 mm) IA2 5.56/7.62 Rifle
14.5 in (370 mm) IA2 5.56 Carbine
10.3 in (260 mm) IA2 5.56 CQC

Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
7.62×51mm NATO
ActionGas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire650–750-round/min cyclic (Depending on the version)
Muzzle velocity850 m/s (2,800 ft/s) to 900 m/s (3,000 ft/s) (Depending on the version)
Effective firing range300m-600m (Depending on the version)
Maximum firing range3600m (Depending on the version)
Feed systemSTANAG magazine (5.56 mm Version)
20-round FAL Mag (7.62 mm Version)
SightsRear sight with side adjustment with 2 positions (150 and 300 meters); various optics
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