IMBEL IA2

IMBEL IA2
TypeAssault rifle (5.56mm)
Battle rifle (7.62mm)
Sniper rifle (7.62mm)
Place of originBrazil
Service history
In service2012–present
Used bySee Users below
Production history
ManufacturerIMBEL
Produced2012–present
No. built200.000+
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Mass3.38 kg (7.5 lb) to 4 kg (8.8 lb) empty (Depending on the version)
LengthIA2 5.56: 850 mm (33 in)
IA2 7.62: 920–800 mm (36–31 in)
Barrel lengthIA2 5.56: 350 mm (14 in)
IA2 7.62: 390–265 mm (15.4–10.4 in)

Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
7.62×51mm NATO
ActionGas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire650–750-round/min cyclic (Depending on the version)
Muzzle velocity850 m/s (2,800 ft/s) to 900 m/s (3,000 ft/s) (Depending on the version)
Effective firing range300m-600m (Depending on the version)
Maximum firing range3600m (Depending on the version)
Feed systemSTANAG magazine (5.56 mm Version)
20-round FAL Mag (7.62 mm Version)
SightsRear sight with side adjustment with 2 positions (150 and 300 meters); various optics

The IA2 assault rifle, designed and built in Brazil by IMBEL, is designed to replace the FAL, M16A2 and HK33 currently in service with the Brazilian Armed Forces.