Kale KCR556

The KCR 556 is a service rifle which was developed for the Turkish Armed Forces by Kale Kalıp. It fires 5.56x45 mm NATO ammunition.

Design
The modular gun is an advanced gas-operated rifle with rotating bolt head and piston op-rod driven fixed gas system. It is suitable for ambidextrous use. It has a maintenance free gas system up to 10,000 rounds which minimises fouling and heat. The chrome plated cold hammer forged barrel is free floating. The gun is quite ergonomic with its modular flip-up iron sight and five-position telescopic adjustable stock.

The gun's length is 655 mm when the stock is extended. It is made in 3 barrel length options, 368mm (14.5 in) 280mm (11 in) and 190 mm. The gun weights 2,630 g excluding the magazine.

Users

 * Gendarmerie General Command
 * Gendarmerie Special Public Security Command
 * Gendarmerie Special Operations
 * Coast Guard Command (Turkey)
 * Security Forces Command
 * 🇶🇦 Qatar
 * 🇱🇾 Libya
 * 🇶🇦 Qatar
 * 🇱🇾 Libya
 * 🇱🇾 Libya