Kale KCR556

KCR-556
Type	Assault rifle
Place of origin	Turkey
Service history
Used by	Turkish Armed Forces Qatar Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Brazil Libya
Wars	Operation Olive Branch Operation Spring Shield
Production history
Designed	2017
Manufacturer	KALEKALIP
Produced	2018-Present
No. built	50,000+
Variants	KCR762, KMR762
Specifications
Mass	3,3kg (with 30 round magazine)
Length	655mm
Barrel length	368mm, 280mm, 190mm versions available
Cartridge	5.56×45mm NATO
Caliber	5.56 mm (.223 in)
Rate of fire	950 round/min
Effective firing range	500 meters, depends on barrel length
Maximum firing range	850 meters, depends on barrel length
Feed system	STANAG magazine
Sights	Iron sights or various optics

The KCR 556 is a service rifle which was developed for the Turkish Armed Forces by Kale Kalıp. It fires 5.56x45 mm NATO ammunition.

Design

The modular gun is an advanced gas-operated rifle with rotating bolt head and piston op-rod driven fixed gas system. It is suitable for ambidextrous use. It has a maintenance free gas system up to 10,000 rounds which minimises fouling and heat. The chrome plated cold hammer forged barrel is free floating. The gun is quite ergonomic with its modular flip-up iron sight and five-position telescopic adjustable stock.

The gun's length is 655 mm (25.8 in) when the stock is extended. It is made in 3 barrel length options, 368mm (14.5 in) 280mm (11 in) and 190 mm (7.5 in). The gun weights 2,630 grams (93 oz) excluding the magazine.

KCR556

Users

• Turkey
  • Gendarmerie General Command
    • Gendarmerie Special Public Security Command
    • Gendarmerie Special Operations
  • Coast Guard Command (Turkey)
  • Northern Cyprus
    • Security Forces Command
• Qatar
• Brazil
• Libya