The version that was finally accepted for service was introduced during the A2 upgrade programme [75] - official documentation disagrees over whether to refer to the weapon as the L22A1 [51] [52] or L22A2. [62]

L22A2 Carbine. When the SA80 was initially adopted a carbine variant was not offered. The L85A1 rifle was believed to be short enough to be suitable for troops in all roles. Subsequent attempts to create a carbine were made in 1989 and 1994 but neither of these proved successful.

May 24, 2017 · As with the A2 rifle and LSW, the new L22A2 carbine received the benefit of Heckler & Koch’s long experience in firearms design and manufacture. The prototype seen here is a converted L85A2, and is marked as such.

Feb 14, 2024 · As with the A2 rifle and LSW, the new L22A2 carbine received the benefit of HK’s long experience in firearms design and manufacture. The prototype seen here is a converted L85A2 and is marked as such.

May 24, 2017 · We also examine an L22A2 carbine, which did become standard issue in 2003 for some units. This carbine includes all of the H&K A2 pattern upgrades, and was given the A2 designation despite there never being an adopted L22A1.

The L22A2 carbine is a shortened version of the L85A2 rifle. It was developed for use by vehicle drivers, helicopter aircrew, and crews of armoured vehicles, who needed an easily-stowable personal defence weapon in a more compact form than the fullsize L85A2.

l22a2 In 2003 Heckler & Koch began production of a carbine variant of the SA80 known as the L22A2 which was intended for use as a personal defense weapon by helicopter aircrew and armoured vehicle crews.

May 20, 2017 · The L22A2 appears to fill its particular niche satisfactorily, providing 5.56 capability with an 11” barrel in a PDW form factor for vehicle, aircraft, and boarding party personnel. SA80 A3 It appears highly likely that a new A3 variant will soon appear in service.

May 24, 2017 · Today we take a look at a couple early prototypes of these carbines which did not go into production. We also examine an L22A2 carbine, which did become standard issue in 2003 for some units. This carbine includes all of the H&K A2 pattern upgrades, and was given the A2 designation despite there never being an adopted L22A1.

The L22A2 rifle is the carbine variant to the current British Army service rifle, introduced in 2004 for use by vehicle crew and auxiliary forces. Its bullpup design allows for an extremely short overall length while retaining a full length rifle barrel.