FR F2 sniper rifle
| FR F2 | |
|---|---|
GIAT FR F2 | |
| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1986–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | Gulf War War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Northern Mali conflict Operation Serval Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Produced | 1984–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5.1 kilograms (11 lb) |
| Length | 1,138 millimetres (44.8 in) |
| Barrel length | 600 millimetres (24 in) |
| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Muzzle velocity | 820 m/s (2,690.3 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 800 m (874.9 yd) |
| Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Telescopic sight |
The FR F2 (French: Fusil à Répétition modèle F2; English: Repeating Rifle, F2 model) has been the standard sniper rifle of the French military since 1986. It is designed for shooting at point targets at distances up to 800 metres.