Mk.17
From the Metal Gear Wiki
| FN SCAR MK17 | |
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| Name | FN SCAR MK17 |
| Origin |  United States / Belgium
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| Designer | FN Herstal |
| Manufacturer | FNH USA |
| Appearances | MGS4 |
| Weight | 3.29 kg (7.25 lbs) |
| Barrel Length | 330 mm (13.0 in) |
| Cartridge | 7.62x51mm NATO |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2870 FPS with M855 |
| Feed System | 20 round box magazine |
[edit] Overview
Developed for USSOCOM's SCAR program, the Mk. 17 is a variant of the highly modular weapon designed to be adaptable to future weapon upgrades thanks to its multiple mounting rails. The weapon can easily be configured in mere minutes for CQC, tactical or precision fire thanks to its interchangeable barrels. It also is ideal as a Personal Defense Weapon due to its compact size and design.
[edit] In MGS4
The SCAR-Heavy Mk.17 Mod 0 CQB (Close Quarters Battle) variant is the standard-issue assault rifle for most PMC soldiers and features four accessory attachment points, adding to its flexibility in battle. It fires 7.62mm x 51mm NATO rounds from a straight 20-round box magazine. The model featured in MGS4 appears to be the 1st generation model, as evidenced by shorter barrel than what the 2nd generation models have; yet it also has a 'birdcage' flash hider as opposed to the pronged flash hider found on the 2nd gen models. One can also found for free at the Militia Safehouse along with a GSR pistol. It can be customized with a red-dot scope, 4x scope, flashlight, lasersight, and foregrips A&B.
