Italian Company Beretta introduces its new ARX200 7.62mm assault rifle in Africa at AAD 2016 11609165

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AAD 2016
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Africa Aerospace & Defence Exhibition
14 - 18 September 2016
Air Force Base Waterkloof, Centurion, South Africa
 
Beretta ARX200 assault rifle at AAD 2016
 
 
Italian Company Beretta introduces its new ARX200 7.62mm assault rifle in Africa at AAD 2016.
Italian Company Beretta introduces its new ARX200 combat assault rifle in Africa during AAD 2016, the Africa Aerospace & Defence Exhibition which takes place near Pretoria, South Africa. The ARX200 is a new weapon system designed to meet the latest operational criteria in terms of ergonomics, lethality, accuracy and range of engagement.
     
Italian Company Beretta introduces its new ARX200 combat assault rifle in Africa during AAD 2016, the Africa Aerospace & Defence Exhibition which takes place near Pretoria, South Africa. The ARX200 is a new weapon system designed to meet the latest operational criteria in terms of ergonomics, lethality, accuracy and range of engagement. New Beretta ARX200 7.62mm assault rifle at AAD 2016 Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition in Waterkloof Air Force Base,South Africa, Friday September 16, 2016.
     
The Beretta ARX 200 is a 7.62 mm x 51 NATO caliber assault rifle, designed to exceed the military standards.

The ARX 200 features fully ambidextrous controls (bolt catch lever, magazine release button, fire selector) and is equipped with an interface for the Beretta GLX 160 (40x46mm) grenade launcher, a telescopic / foldable stock as well as a complete set of rails on all sides of the weapon. The design of the gun components has been optimised in order to ensure the highest level of accuracy and reliability.
 

The 7.62x51mm Beretta ARX200 rifle is externally similar to ARX-160 5.56 mm assault rifle but with a different design. A dedicated DMR (Designated Marksman Rifle) version with longer barrel and semi-automatic only trigger will be offered as well.

The Beretta ARX200 automatic rifle is a gas operated, selective fired infantry weapon. It uses short stroke gas piston with manual gas regulator. Rotary bolt locks into the breech of the barrel, permitting for polymer receiver with metallic reinforcement inserts. Fired cartridge cases are ejected to the right side. The barrel could be removed for replacement or maintenance, but this procedure involves disassembly of the gun and use of special tools.

The ARX-200 rifle is equipped with side-folding, adjustable polymer stocks, and integrated Picatinny rail at the top of the receiver. Ammunition is fed from detachable 20-round magazines made from polymer.

A complete range of accessories makes the ARX 200 the best choice for Military and Law Enforcement community, suitable for any combat situation.