FN F2000 facts for kids

The F2000S used by the Slovenian Army

Partial disassembly (cartridge on bolt face)

The F2000 is a special type of assault rifle made in Belgium. It uses 5.56×45mm NATO bullets. This rifle is known for its "bullpup" design. This means the magazine and the main working parts are behind the trigger. This makes the rifle shorter and easier to handle, but it still has a long barrel for good accuracy.

The F2000 has been made since 2001. It is used by armies in many countries around the world. Some of these countries include Belgium, Peru, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. This rifle was designed to replace an older Belgian rifle called the FN FNC.

There is also a version of the F2000 made for people who are not in the military. It's called the FS2000. This version can only fire one shot at a time (it's semi-automatic) and has a longer barrel. The FS2000 started being made in 2006.

What is the F2000 Rifle?

The F2000 is a modern military rifle. It was designed by a famous Belgian company called FN Herstal. This company makes many different types of firearms. The F2000 is built to be strong and reliable for soldiers to use in different situations.

How the F2000 Works

The F2000 uses a special system to get rid of empty bullet casings. Instead of throwing them out the side, it sends them forward through a tube. This is helpful because it means empty casings won't hit other soldiers standing nearby. It also makes the rifle easier for both right-handed and left-handed people to use.

The rifle can also have different attachments. For example, a special grenade launcher called the GL1 can be added. This allows soldiers to fire small grenades.

Who Uses the F2000?

Many countries have chosen the F2000 for their armed forces. It is used by special forces and regular soldiers. For example, soldiers in Slovenia and marines in Peru use this rifle. It is valued for its compact size and modern features.

Images for kids

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  A diagram showing a short-stroke gas piston, a part of how the rifle works.

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  The GL1 grenade launcher, ready to be attached to the F2000.

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  A Slovenian soldier with an F2000 that has the GL1 grenade launcher attached.

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  The F2000 Tactical version of the rifle.

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  Members of the Special Service Wing (Pakistani Air Force) training with F2000 rifles in the US.

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  Peruvian marines carrying F2000 assault rifles during a large beach assault exercise.

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  Slovenian soldiers using the F2000 S during a room clearance exercise in Germany.

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  A display of the FN F2000 and the FN P90 at a museum in Liège, Belgium.

See also

In Spanish: FN F2000 para niños