The Kale KCR 556 is a Turkish assault rifle developed by Kale Kalıp. It fires 5.56×45 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 minimizes 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 when the stock is extended. It is made in 3 barrel length options, 368mm (14.5 in) 280mm (11 in) and . The gun weighs excluding the magazine.
Users
Security Forces Command
Gendarmerie General Command Gendarmerie Special Public Security Command Gendarmerie Special Operations Coast Guard Command (Turkey) - Used by Internal Security Command.
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