4. SA80 Technical Details

Question 1

SA80 Mechanical Features

Answer 1

1. Firing Mode - Single shot and automatic
2. Method of Operation - Gas and spring
3. Locking Rotary Bolt - Forward locking
4. Feed - Magazine (30 rounds)

Question 2

SA80 Firing Characteristics

Answer 2

1. Muzzle Velocity - 930 meters per second (780 for Carbine)
2. Recoil - 4.0 joules
3. Number of barrel grooves - 6.0
4. Pitch of rifling (mm) - 1 turn in 180 twist of rifling right hand

Question 3

SA80 Sighting

Answer 3

1. Optical Sight - Sight Unit Small Arms Trilux
2. Magnification - x4
3. Field of view (mils) - 177
4. Eye relief (mm) - 25
5. Range settings (meters) 300 to 800

Question 4

SA80 Weights (kg)

Answer 4

1. Weapon (SUSAT and full magazine) - 5.08 (4.610 for carbine)
   2.Weapon only - 3.7 (3.300 for carbine)
2. Magazine full - 0.610
3. Magazine empty - 0.250
4. SUSAT - 0.7
5. Iron sight - 0.155
6. Bayonet and scabbard - 0.3

Question 5

SA80 Lengths (mm)

Answer 5

1. Weapon - 773 (565 for carbine)
2. Bayonet - 180
3. Rifle with bayonet fixed - 980