

Calibre
7.62x51mm NATO
Barrel length
12.5”/14.5”/16”
Weight w/o magazine
4.3Kg
Magazine Capacity
20 RND
The CAR 817 AR is designed for tactical and combat excellence. Built on the AR platform, the firearm is chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO and available in barrel lengths ranging from 12.5” to 16”, also featuring adaptable rails. Power driven by a short-stroke gas piston system and rotating bolt, the CAR 817 AR achieves exceptional efficiency.
With safe, semi-automatic, and automatic modes, and ambidextrous configuration, the rifle provides defence forces and law enforcement with versatile firepower and operational reliability across the most demanding scenarios, conditions and missions – including counterinsurgency and special operations.
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SPECIFICATIONS* | CARBINE 12.5” | CARBINE 14.5” |
Calibre | 7.62x51mm NATO | |
Barrel twist | 1:10 | |
Operating principle | Gas-operated, short-stroke gas piston system, rotating bolt | |
Modes of fire | Safe -Semi-Automatic - Fully Automatic | |
Rate of fire | 750 rounds per minute | |
Buttstock | Retractable – 6 positions | |
Trigger | MIL-SPEC | |
Grip | Black, polymer storage compartment | |
Sight radius | 380mm | |
Magazine capacity | 20 Rounds | |
Width | 70mm | |
Height | 185mm | |
Length (extended/retracted) | 885 / 802mm | 935 / 850mm |
Weight w/o magazine | 3.9Kg | 4.1Kg |
SPECIFICATIONS* | CARBINE 16” |
Calibre | 7.62x51mm NATO |
Barrel twist | 1:10 |
Operating principle | Gas-operated, short-stroke gas piston system, rotating bolt |
Modes of fire | Safe -Semi-Automatic - Fully Automatic |
Rate of fire | 750rounds per minute |
Effective range** | 600m |
Buttstock | Retractable – 6 positions |
Trigger | MIL-SPEC |
Grip | Black, polymer storage compartment |
Sight radius | 380mm |
Magazine capacity | 20 Rounds |
Width | 70mm |
Height | 185mm |
Length (extended/retracted) | 988 / 908mm |
Weight w/o magazine | 4.3Kg |
FEATURES
- Standard NATO magazines
- Various aftermarket accessories
- Adjustable gas system