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FN SCAR-H
The heavier, 7.62 mm-chambered member of FN Herstal's Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle family, developed for U.S. Special Operations Command. It offers greater range and terminal effect than the 5.56 mm SCAR-L and is fielded by numerous special operations units worldwide.
In service since 2009 · 20 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-01
600
m range
625
rpm
840
m/s
20
rds
💲 ≈ $3,000, Approximate military/export unit price
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
National export licensing
Subject to Belgium export-control approval; verify eligibility with the manufacturer.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Widely fielded · 20 operators
In service since 2009. Status: active · ~100,000 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
Unit cost known; one-shot / small-arms class has no meaningful O&S tail to model.
Interoperability
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Effective range Distance at which the weapon reliably hits point targets. Higher extends engagement envelope. | 600 m |
|---|---|
| Rate of fire Rounds per minute (cyclic). Higher increases suppression and hit probability. | 625 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity Projectile speed leaving the barrel. Higher means flatter trajectory and better armor penetration. | 840 m/s |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | 7.62×51 mm NATO |
|---|---|
| Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better, ammunition commonality matters. | 7.6 mm |
| Ammunition Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity. | 20 |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 0.99 m |
|---|---|
| Empty weight Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew. | 4 kg |
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 1 |
| Barrel length Barrel length, longer improves muzzle velocity and accuracy, shorter improves handling. | 406 mm |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Unit cost Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper. | $3,000 |
|---|---|
| Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability. | 100,000 |
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 20 |
Specifications compiled from public FN Herstal and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-01.
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Tula Arms Plant AEK-971 Frequently asked questions
How many crew does the FN Herstal FN SCAR-H require? +
The FN Herstal FN SCAR-H requires a crew of 1.
What is the main armament of the FN Herstal FN SCAR-H? +
The FN Herstal FN SCAR-H's primary weapon is the 7.62×51 mm NATO.
What is the FN Herstal FN SCAR-H used for? +
The FN Herstal FN SCAR-H is a rifle & long arms typically used for infantry combat.
How many countries operate the FN Herstal FN SCAR-H? +
The FN Herstal FN SCAR-H is operated by 20 countries.
How much does the FN Herstal FN SCAR-H cost? +
The FN Herstal FN SCAR-H has an approximate unit cost of 3,000 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration, treat this as directional.
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