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FN Herstal
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.
Effective range
600 m
💲 Approximate military/export unit price
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 63th pct in class
- Rate of fire
Rounds per minute (cyclic). Higher increases suppression and hit probability.
- 625 rpm 25th pct in class
- Muzzle velocity
Projectile speed leaving the barrel. Higher means flatter trajectory and better armor penetration.
- 840 m/s 25th pct in class
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 0th pct in class
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 0th pct in class
- Units built
Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.
- 100,000 13th pct in class
- Operator countries
Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.
- 20 63th pct in class
Specifications compiled from public FN Herstal and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-01.
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 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.