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Vulcan V18
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| Vulcan V18 | |
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| Type | Semi-automatic Rifle |
| Place of origin | |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Vulcan Group Inc. |
| Unit cost | $889 |
| Produced | 1991-Present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 6.8 lb (3,100 g) empty, w/ magazine |
| Length | 39 in (99 cm) |
| Barrel length | 20 in (51 cm) |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Action | Short-stroke piston, rotating bolt |
| Feed system | all NATO STANAG 4179-compliant magazines |
The Vulcan V18 is a semi-automatic rifle based on the ArmaLite AR-180, chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO. It was built using a modified carbon fibre AR-15 lower receiver coupled with a modified AR-180 upper receiver formed from heat treated SAE 4130 steel. Standard features of the rifle include an A2-style flash hider, 20” chrome lined barrel with a 1-7” twist, FAL-style hand guard, and polymer side-folding stock. Additionally, it utilizes STANAG magazines.[1][dead link]