FN-FAL
See also: FN FAL
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
Initialism of Fabrique Nationale - Fusil Automatique Léger
Noun
- The NATO standard assault rifle.
Synonyms
- FAL, FN
- The Right Arm of the Free World (nickname)
See also
- M-16 (the primary competitor of the FN-FAL within NATO)
- AK-47 (the primary competitor of the FN-FAL in the Communist bloc)
French
Alternative forms
Etymology
Initialism of Fabrique Nationale - Fusil Automatique Léger.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɛ.fɛn.fal/ ~ /e.fɛn.fal/
Noun
- FN-FAL; the NATO standard assault rifle
- Synonym: FAL