FNH USA finally decided to display its new Advanced Carbine that it submitted to the Army's Improved Carbine competition. It caught my eye as I walked by FN's booth at the Association of the United States Army's 2012 meeting and exposition in Washington, D.C.
Yes, the FNAC looks very much like the 5.56mm MK 16 Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle or SCAR, but there are a few differences.
It features a non-reciprocating charging handle and is slightly lighter than the MK16, weighing in at 7.95 pounds with a loaded 30 round magazine – a key requirement in the carbine competition. It's equipped with a 14-inch hammer-forged barrel.
Here are a few photos:
