The A3 is 100g lighter than the A2 and has a more streamlined fore grip making the weapon easier to handle.A more durable hardwearing coating in a “Flat Dark Earth” colour offering better camouflage in a range of environments.The changes to the SA80 assault rifle include: Mid-Life Improvement Sees State-of-the-Art Features for Battle Proven Assault Rifle This further increases the exactness of a weapon system which is already accurate out to 300m when deployed individually. The handguard is also free floating, meaning that when the weapon is fired the barrel can resonate freely. This Picatinny Rail sits on all sides and allows the attachment of in-line night optics, hand grips and other attachments that can increase the potency of the weapon system. The handguard is also new and supports the Picatinny Rail that sits on the upper receiver. This paint job extends to the Picatinny Rail which is welded to the A3 body’s upper receiver. They also give a specialist resistance to weathering and abrasion – important for an army required to complete their tasks in any number of conditions. These features minimise both the visual and infra-red spectrums allowing the operator to stay unseen. Perhaps the most noticeable difference is the ‘Flat Dark Earth’ paint with Cerakote coating. This investment is also a boost to Nottingham’s highly-skilled gun-makers who proudly support our troops in their task to protect our country in the face of intensifying threats.
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This multi-million-pound upgrade will give our Army a lighter, more hardwearing, better-camouflaged combat rifle so our soldiers can perform on the frontline of some of the most dangerous locations across the world. Minister for Defence Procurement Guto Bebb said:
British Army SA80 A2 Assault Rifle Upgraded to A3 by Heckler & Koch (Crown Copyright, 2018) Nottingham Small Arms FactoryĪn initial investment of £5.4 million for the project, which will be carried out by Heckler & Koch, will help sustain around 20 highly skilled jobs at the Nottingham Small Arms Factory owned by the company.
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