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− | Beretta AR-70/223 | + | The Beretta AR-70/223 is a gas-operated, self-loading 5.56x45mm rifle developed by Beretta and introduced in 1970. In the '70s it was used by Italian Special Forces (COMSUBIN, NOCS, Reggimento San Marco) during the [[Beretta BM59|BM59]] era. |
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[[Image:SCPrail.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Beretta SCP-70/90 with tactical rail. Note how the handle can be removed to fit the rail. - 5.56x45mm NATO]] | [[Image:SCPrail.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Beretta SCP-70/90 with tactical rail. Note how the handle can be removed to fit the rail. - 5.56x45mm NATO]] | ||
− | The Beretta AR-70/90 is a development of the AR-70/223 chambered for the NATO-standard 5.56x45mm SS109 cartridge, and was the standard issue service rifle of the Italian Armed Forces until it was replaced in service by the [[Beretta ARX-160]]. The Beretta AR-70/90 assault rifle was developed in the 1980s when the Italian Government decided that its military and law enforcement agencies needed a new standard service weapon. It was made to be compatible with other NATO weapons, which the AR70/90's predecessor, the [[Beretta BM59|BM59]], was not. | + | The Beretta AR-70/90 is a development of the AR-70/223 chambered for the NATO-standard 5.56x45mm SS109 cartridge, and was the standard issue service rifle of the Italian Armed Forces from 1990 until it was replaced in service by the [[Beretta ARX-160]] from 2008-2014. The Beretta AR-70/90 assault rifle was developed in the 1980s when the Italian Government decided that its military and law enforcement agencies needed a new standard service weapon. It was made to be compatible with other NATO weapons, which the AR70/90's predecessor, the [[Beretta BM59|BM59]], was not. |
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Revision as of 05:00, 7 December 2020
Specifications
(1972 - 1990)
- Type: Assault Rifle
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
- Weight: 8.38 lbs (3.8 kg)
- Length: 39.2 in (99.5 cm)
- Barrel length(s): 17.7 in (45 cm)
- Feed System: 30-round magazine
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto/Burst/Full-Auto
The Beretta AR-70 Series is used by the following actors in the following movies, television series, and video games:
The Beretta AR-70/223 is a gas-operated, self-loading 5.56x45mm rifle developed by Beretta and introduced in 1970. In the '70s it was used by Italian Special Forces (COMSUBIN, NOCS, Reggimento San Marco) during the BM59 era.
Film
Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
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All the Money in the World | Italian Carabinieri | 2017 | ||
Free Fire | Armie Hammer | Ord | 2017 | |
Free Fire | Cillian Murphy | Chris | 2017 | |
Babylon A.D. | Neolite | 2008 | ||
Heaven | ROS commando | 2002 | ||
Equilibrium | Sweepers | 2002 | ||
Leon (The Professional) | SWAT | Folding Stock | 1994 | |
Toy Soldiers | Colombian Soldier | 1991 |
Anime
Film/Series Title | Character | Notation | Date |
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Yakitate!! Japan | King of Monaco's bodyguards | ||
Gunslinger Girl | Rico | SCP 70/90 | 2003 |
Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino | Italian Army | SCP-70/90 | 2008 |
Video Games
Game Title | Mods | Notation | Date |
---|---|---|---|
Driver 3 | Seen in silhouette on firearm area warning poster | 2004 |
Beretta AR-70/90
The Beretta AR-70/90 is a development of the AR-70/223 chambered for the NATO-standard 5.56x45mm SS109 cartridge, and was the standard issue service rifle of the Italian Armed Forces from 1990 until it was replaced in service by the Beretta ARX-160 from 2008-2014. The Beretta AR-70/90 assault rifle was developed in the 1980s when the Italian Government decided that its military and law enforcement agencies needed a new standard service weapon. It was made to be compatible with other NATO weapons, which the AR70/90's predecessor, the BM59, was not.
Film
Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
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Mosul | PMU militiaman | SCP-70/90 | 2019 |