FB Beryl

Beryl
The rifle cal. 5.56 wz. 96 Beryl.
TypeAssault rifle
Place of originPoland
Service history
In service1997–present
Used bySee Users
Wars
Production history
Designed1995–1996
ManufacturerFB Radom
Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria
Unit cost$1,570
Produced1997–present
Variants
  • FB Mini-Beryl
  • Kbk wz. 2003
  • Beryl IPSC
  • Beryl Commando
  • Beryl M762
  • Beryl M545
Specifications
Mass3.35 kg (7.39 lb)
(without magazine)
Length
  • 943 mm (37.1 in)
    (stock extended)
  • 742 mm (29.2 in)
    (stock folded)
Barrel length457 mm (18.0 in)

Cartridge
ActionGas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire700 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity920 m/s (3,018 ft/s)
Maximum firing range600 m
Feed system
SightsRear sight notch on a sliding tangent, front post

The karabinek szturmowy wzór 96 "Beryl" (English: assault rifle pattern 1996 "Beryllium", abbreviated kbs wz. 96) is a Polish 5.56mm assault rifle, designed and produced by the Fabryka Broni Radom. The rifle replaced the 5.45×39mm FB Tantal and 7.62×39mm AKM rifles as the standard-issue service rifle of the Polish Armed Forces.