F88 Austeyr

Question 1

What is this gun?

Answer 1

F88 Austeyr

Question 2

What is the rifle used in the ADF?

Answer 2

F88 Austeyr

Question 3

What is the F88 Austeyr and what is it made of?

Answer 3

• Assault rifle
• made from state-of-the-art materials including high impact glass fibre reinforced polymers

Question 4

What is:

1. the function
2. modes
3. feed
4. weight
5. range
6. calibre

of the F88 Austeyr?

Answer 4

1. Function: Assault rifle
2. Mode: Single shot or full automatic
3. Feed: 30 round box magazine
4. Weight: 3.6kg (unloaded) or 4.8kg loaded
5. Range: 400m
6. Calibre: 5.56mm

Question 5

Why is the Austeyr the weapon of choice for the ADF?

Answer 5

• very high accuracy
• fully operational in severe conditions for lengthy periods of time
• Easy maintenance (no tools needed)
• Operational in low light
• Accepts various aiming devices
• Accommodates secondary attachments

Question 6

How does the F88 accept various aiming devices

Answer 6

Aiming devices (like night firing devices) can be mounted on a modular Picatinny Rail.

Question 7

What secondary attachments can the F88 accommodate?

Answer 7

40mm grenade launcher, sling, bayonet, and a blank firing device.