• an in-line thermal weapon sight that will enable commanders and marksmen to surveil and acquire targets • a high-powered weapon torch that attaches to the 6 o’clock rail • a series of foregrips and bipods that enable a much more stable firing platform for each combatant – extending the effective range of the weapon out to 600m. The combination of EF88 and target acquisition ancillaries will realise the significant enhancement in lethality afforded by the EF88 weapon system. Specific information on these ancillaries will be provided in the next edition of CONTACT. This lethality will be further enhanced through Army’s night-fighting-equipment replacement project. Aside from delivering a far better night fighting binocular, this project will also deliver state-of-the-art laser aiming devices for the EF88. It would be fair to say the news for soldiers being issued the EF88 keeps getting better and better! We talked earlier about ‘future-proofing’ the EF88 against the very developments that led to perceived/actual areas for improvement in the F88. Evidently, Army wants to learn from recent history and ensure the EF88 has the ability to evolve, and remain a leader over its life of type. Well, one of the most encouraging attributes of the EF88 is its potential for future Subscribe free at www.aussiecombat.com
Weapon
Length
Weight unloaded/loaded
Barrel length
F88
790mm
3.6kg/4.1kg
508mm
F88SA1
790mm
4.3kg/4.8kg
508mm
F88SA1 Carbine
690mm
3.3kg/3.8kg
407mm
F88SA2
790mm
4.4kg/4.9kg
508mm
F88SA2 with GLA
790mm
5.1kg
508mm
EF88 20”
802mm
3.39kg/3.89kg
508mm
EF88 20” with GLA
802mm
4.34kg/4.84kg
508mm
EF88 16”
700mm
3.25kg/3.75kg
407mm
M4A1 Carbine
760-840mm
2.91kg/3.51kg
368mm
M4A1 Carbine with GLA
5.1kg
Source: LWP-G 7-4-12, 5.56 mm F88 Austeyr Family of Weapons, 2010; LWP-G 7-4-17, M4A1 Modular Weapon System, 2014; Thalesgroup.com; TheRogueAdventurer.com 85