United States Springfield Armory, Inc.
M1A
Civilian and law-enforcement semi-automatic rifle based on the military M14, chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, in production since 1971.
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗
762
m/s
20
rds
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
US ITAR-controlled
Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.
Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Competitive field
83 comparable systems from 30 other manufacturers
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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.
| Muzzle velocity Projectile speed leaving the barrel. Higher means flatter trajectory and better armor penetration. | 762 m/s |
|---|
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| 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. | 1.13 m |
|---|---|
| Empty weight Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew. | 4 kg |
| Barrel length Barrel length, longer improves muzzle velocity and accuracy, shorter improves handling. | 559 mm |
Specifications compiled from public Springfield Armory, Inc. and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-04.
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