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French Trials FN CAL: Adding Rifle Grenade Capability

French Trials FN CAL: Adding Rifle Grenade Capability

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Published on September 10, 2025
Duration: 8:08

This video explores the French trials of various 5.56mm rifles in the 1970s, focusing on the FN CAL's attempt to meet the French Army's requirements. While the FN CAL already featured a four-position selector (safe/semi/full/burst), it lacked sufficient grenade launching capability. The video showcases modified FN CAL prototypes equipped with unique grenade launching hardware, as tested alongside competitors like the HK33 and M16. Despite these modifications, the HK33 was ultimately deemed the best performer but politically unacceptable, leading to the FAMAS being chosen. The video touches upon the FN CAL's broader unsuccessful trials and FN's subsequent development of the FNC. Footage was provided by the IRCGN.

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