SA80 - Wikipedia
The SA80 (Small Arms for the 1980s) is a British family of 5.56×45mm NATO service weapons used by the British Army. [4] . The L85 Rifle variant has been the standard issue service rifle of the British Armed Forces since 1987, replacing the L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle.
Enfield L86 LSW (Light Support Weapon) - Military Factory
2017年7月11日 · The L86 initially debuted in the original L86A1 production form. These then gave way to the improved L86A2 variant which attempted to remedy the ongoing issues that proved disastrous to early L85/L86 units. The mid-life upgrade was handled by Heckler & Koch and occurred in the early 2000s.
L86 Light Support Weapon - Historical Firearms
In 1970 the British Army began to develop its next set of infantry small arms. The project was initially dubbed the ‘Enfield Weapon System’, which through a series of studies decided that a 5mm, bullpup rifle and light machine gun should be developed.
Emergence of the Carbine: The British Enfield SA80 Carbines
2024年2月14日 · In 1984, the L85A1 rifle and L86A1 machine gun gained official approval, and our earliest evidence for an SA80 carbine emerges. This takes the form of an archival photograph dated November 1984 of an early attempt shown alongside a full-size IW and the Sterling SMG (see Steve Raw’s The Last Enfield, p. 216).
Enfield SA80 - Internet Movie Firearms Database
L86A1 with SUSAT scope - 5.56x45mm NATO The L86A1 Light Support Weapon is the sustained fire variant of the SA80 series. Many have been replaced by the FN Minimi in this role.
SA80 Series: The Pre-Production XL85 and XL86 - Forgotten …
2017年5月17日 · The SA80 saga continues today with the final pre-production versions of the L85A1 and L86A1, although at this point they still both carry XL designations, as they were not yet formally adopted weapons.
British Enfield SA80 Part 5: SA80 A1 vs A2 - Armament Research
2017年5月20日 · Only a handful of small changes were made to the XL80 series before they were accepted as the L85A1 Rifle and L86A1 machine gun (aside from tiny dimensional changes in the final set of drawings).
British Enfield SA80 Part 6: Carbines - Armament Research
2017年5月24日 · In 1984, the L85A1 Rifle and L86A1 Machine Gun gained official approval, and our earliest evidence for an SA80 carbine emerges. This takes the form of an archival photograph, dated November 1984, of an early attempt shown alongside a full-size IW and the Sterling SMG (see Steve Raw’s The Last Enfield , p.216).
Firearm Demonstration: SA80 L86A1 LSW - YouTube
2012年5月22日 · SA80 L86A1 Light Support Weapon 5.56x45mm NATO 10% ballistic gelatine block The study of terminal ballistics looks at the relative performance of different types of weapon and ammunition against...
The L85A2 Rifle Still Going Strong: British Enfield SA80, SA80 A1 vs ...
2023年5月29日 · General issue followed in 2002. The only obvious external change was the composite plastic and metal comma-shaped cocking handle/case deflector; the wedge-shaped, snow-clearing trigger seen on A2 weapons was actually one of many universal modifications made to the A1 series.
SA80 - Cybershooters
The remaining version of the SA80 adopted by the British Army is the L86A1 Light Support Weapon (LSW), essentially a version of the rifle with a longer barrel and bipod fitted on an outrigger, as well as a rear grip.
SA80a2 Assault Rifle
The SA80A1 assault rifle (L85A1) entered service in 1985, replacing the venerable L1A1 SLR (7.62x51mm NATO) as the British military's standard assault rifle. Chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, with a magazine capacity of 30 rounds, the SA80A1's ammunition was less powerful but lighter and easier to carry in high quantities than its predecessor.
End of an Era in British Firearms Manufacturing: The British Enfield ...
2024年2月12日 · The final prototype series of the SA80 family actually overlapped with the service L85A1 and L86A1 variants and consisted of 10 variants; although the E1 is the only pre-production build standard. All others were created afterward (1987-1990) to address ongoing reliability issues (see below): XL85E1, E2, E3, E4 & E5 Individual Weapon (IW)
Light Support Weapon (L86A1) From the same family as the SA 80 Individual weapon, the LSW has a heavier and longer barrel, allowing greater muzzle velocity and accuracy than the Individual Weapon.
British Enfield SA80 Part 4: XL80 Series - Armament Research
2017年5月17日 · The final prototype series of the SA80 family actually overlapped with the service L85A1 and L86A1 variants, and consisted of ten variants, although the E1 is the only pre-production build standard. All others were created afterward (1987-90) to address ongoing reliability issues (see below):
2012年3月24日 · The L86A1 was the heavier version of the L85A1 with a heavier barrel, outrigger, bipod, rear pistol grip and a butt strap for help in longer range engagements. Despite this there was an 80% part commonality between the two versions. Used in the squad automatic role it suffered badly from the limitations of a 30 round magazine (whilst
SA-80 - ARRSEpedia - The Army Rumour Service
Back in the Cold War, doctrines were shifting towards assault rifles holding the enemy down, and fire support (tanks, artillery, etc) kicking them in the head. So, in 1985, the L85A1 and L86A1 were both accepted into service, replacing the L1A1 SLR.
Enfield L85 IW (Individual Weapon) (SA80) - Military Factory
2022年9月19日 · The original L86A1 has been upgraded to the newer L86A2 standard following the L85 changes. The L110A1 (Fabrique Nationale FN Minimi) has since supplanted the L86 in the light automatic weapon role, relegating the L86 to more of a precision-fire marksman system.
The SA80 - The World's Worst Small Arms Family - SOFREP
2024年10月13日 · The L86A1’s bipod tended to fail to lock, were weak, and generally crappy. Additionally, the plastic melted when it interacted with bug repellant, and the metal rusted easily. The weapons...
Our lonely L86A1 Light Support Weapon : r/guns - Reddit
L86A1 and L85A1 were replaced by the A2's fairly quickly, the A2 is a much nicer weapon with most of the internals being redesigned by H&K and much better ergonomics