Vulcan V18

Vulcan V18
Type Semi-automatic Rifle
Place of origin  United States
Production history
Manufacturer Vulcan Group Inc.
Unit cost $889
Produced 1991-Present
Specifications
Weight 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 is built using a modified carbon fiber 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]

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