| Beretta AR70/90 | |
|---|---|
 A Beretta AR70/90 SCP | |
| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Service history | |
| In service | AR70/223: 1972–1990 AR70/90: 1990–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War Mexican Drug War Syrian Civil War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Beretta |
| Designed | AR70/223: 1972 AR70/90: 1985 |
| Manufacturer | Beretta |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.99 kg (8.80 lb) (varies slightly) |
| Length | 998 mm (39.3 in) (varies slightly) |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Action | Gas-operated |
| Rate of fire | 650 RPM (varies slightly) |
| Muzzle velocity | 950 m/s (3,100 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 500 m (1,600 ft) |
| Feed system | 30-round STANAG Magazine 100-round C-Mag drum magazine |
| Sights | Iron/grenade sights |
The Beretta AR70/90 is a gas operated assault rifle chambered for the 5.56×45 mm NATO cartridge, and is the standard issue service rifle of the Italian Armed Forces. The weapon is also designed to be fitted with a rifle grenade, and has grenade sights. The AR series comes in many variants such as the AR90, with a wire folding stock, for use by paratroopers.