Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
FN F2000
Category
Country
Production
2001–2013
Quantity
2,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
15
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year2001
- Service Entry Year2001
- DesignerFN Herstal
- Weight (Empty)3.6 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersBelgian Special Forces Group, East Timor VIP protection units and National Police, Indian Special Protection Group and National Security Guard, Libyan rebel forces, Pakistani Special Service Wing and Pakistan Army, Slovenian Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation8MOD.8
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessafe, semi-automatic, fully automatic
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire850
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typerotating selector disc
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity900 m/s
- Effective Range (point)500 m
- Maximum Range900 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
- Barrel Length400 mm
- Rifling Twist1:7 inches right-hand
- Sight Type1.6× magnified telescopic sight, notch back-up sight
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialcomposite
- Furniture Materialcomposite
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutYes
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularitymodular weapon system with two main assemblies: barreled receiver group and frame
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start2001
- Production End2013
- Variants4
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width81.3 mm
- Height259.1 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2001Production started
- 2008Sale: Libya (367 units)
- 2013Production ended
25
years in service
12
years in production
2,000
units produced
10
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
FN F2000 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory3country · 69,367units
69,367active
FN F2000SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 367 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
41ASSAULT RIFLES15POST-COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES27BELGIUM · ALL WEAPONS209PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
Firearm configuration where the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, reducing overall length while maintaining barrel length.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
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