CARACAL Unveils New High-performance Pistol and Semi-Automatic Rifle

Together, the weapons represent significant technological and manufacturing advancements for supply to the local and international markets By DA Staff / 23 Feb 2021

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UAE-based small arms manufacturer CARACAL has introduced two high-performance weapons at IDEX 2021 – the second-generation CARACAL F Gen II pistol and the CSA338 Semi-Automatic rifle.

The CARACAL F Gen II pistol builds on the strengths of its 9mm pistol predecessor, with a low bore-axis and unique handling ergonomics. There is a new ‘solid slide’ integrating multiple components and giving the pistol improved performance and ease of maintenance. An optional modified slide, allowing the addition of advanced optics like reflex sights is now available factory built. 

The polymer grip frame now has a MIL-spec picatinny rail, allowing for simple adding of multiple accessories. Engineered to meet the most demanding customer requirements, the CF 2 has set new standards for durability and dependability and features improved sights and target acquisitions for even higher performance.

The unveiling of the CSA 338 Semi-Automatic rifle highlights CARACAL’s growing technical sophistication. Through effectively merging two rifle concepts – a designated marksman rifle (DMR) with a 338-calibre sniper rifle into a highly precise semi-automatic weapon – this rifle reinforces the company’s strong focus on innovation.

CSA 338 Semi-Automatic rifle

The CSA 338 boasts another regional first in having been fully designed, validated, and manufactured in the UAE. The elegant weapon features high-calibre ammunition and builds on the success of the bolt action CSR338 sniper rifle – fusing it with a DMR concept applied to an 8.6 x 70-calibre weapon.  

“We are extremely proud to be able to release these new industry-leading products at IDEX 2021,” said Hamad Al Ameri, Chief Executive Officer, CARACAL. “They represent the pinnacle of innovation, performance, and reliability. Building our reputation as a leading international manufacturer of precision weaponry, we continue to place our customers at the heart of everything we do, while remaining at the forefront of innovation and product development.”

Together, the weapons represent significant technological and manufacturing advancements for supply to the local and international markets. CARACAL is part of the Missiles & Weapons cluster within EDGE, an advanced technology group that ranks among the top 25 military suppliers in the world.

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