The RS556 features several standard and optional NATO accessory rails with receiver systems designed in accordance with MIL-STD-1913, STANAG 2324 and STANAG 4694. This means that the RS556 can be readily modified for various missions.Ī number of standard barrel lengths are available (14.5", 16", 18" and 20") however, customer-specific barrel and rifling lengths can be easily created. In a matter of seconds and without tools, the hammer-forged barrel can be easily exchanged. The long STANAG 4694 rail on the upper side of the monolithic housing makes it possible to mount a variety of different scopes, including night vision devices. The adjustable-length light-weight stock clicks into seven different positions, meaning that operators can adjust the RS556 to match their individual equipment profile in optimum fashion.
With a 16" barrel (406 mm) and a fully loaded, 30-round magazine, the RS556 weighs around 4.2 kilograms, just over 9 pounds. The RS556 project underscores both companies’ commitment to supplying military and security services around the globe with reliable, future-proof, state-of-the-art systems and equipment.įeaturing an adjustable short-stroke gas piston system and rotating bolt, the gas-operated RS556 is based on the tried-and-tested Steyr Mannlicher AUG, or Universal Army Rifle, a design concept that has proven itself in decades of service on every continent. Rheinmetall and Steyr Mannlicher each have well over a century of experience in developing and manufacturing infantry weapons. This innovative weapon is a possible candidate for the new "System Sturmgewehr Bundeswehr": the German armed forces intend to replace their standard G36 assault rifle with a more advanced system starting in 2019. Among other things, the two partners thus have their sights set on the German market. Rheinmetall and Steyr Mannlicher are offering the RS556 assault rifle as a jointly produced product, made in Germany, with a German valued added share of 60%. Outstanding modularity characterizes this easy-to-use, future-proof 5.56mm x 45 cal. The RS556 is based on the highly regarded STM556, which Steyr Mannlicher first unveiled in 2012. This German-Austrian cooperation project adds a key item to Rheinmetall’s growing array of infantry products.
Two of Europe’s most respected defence companies, Rheinmetall and Steyr Mannlicher, have joined forces to manufacture and market the RS556 modular assault rifle.
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