Shooting a Car from a Helicopter with the FN SCAR 16

Kirsten Joy Weiss steps up her game with some moving targets, including shooting a car from a helicopter. Guns used include a PWS MK116 rifle, Benelli M4, and FN SCAR 16.

Primary Weapon Systems MK116 (.223):

  • Weight – 6 lbs, 13 oz
  • Overall Length – 33”
  • Barrel Length – 16”
  • Muzzle Velocity – 2993 ft/sec
  • Muzzle Energy – 1233 ft-lbs
  • Muzzle Device – FSC556

FN SCAR 16 Standard Specs:

  • Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO (223 Rem.)
  • 14″ barrel length
  • 600 meters effective range, point target
  • 35.0″ overall length, with stock fully extended
  • 32.5″ overall length, with stock fully collapsed
  • 25.0″ overall length, with stock folded
  • 7.2 lbs. empty
  • GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
    • Selective-fire
    • Short stroke gas piston
    • Rotating, locking bolt
    • 625 rounds per minute (RPM) cyclic rate of fire
    • Composite polymer Trigger Module
    • Matte black or Flat Dark Earth (FDE) color
    • Adjustable bipod available
  • RECEIVER
    • Hard-anodized monolithic aluminum receiver
    • MIL-STD 1913 accessory rails at the 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock positions
    • Adjustable folding front and folding/removable rear back-up iron sights
  • BARREL
    • Hammer-forged, chrome-lined steel
    • Fully free-floating design
    • Two barrel options available (Std., CQC); can be changed by operator in under 5 minutes with a point of impact shift of less than 1 minute of angle (1 MOA) from previously established zero
    • Highly-effective flash hider/interface
  • STOCK
    • Telescoping design
    • Side folding stock for aircraft and vehicle deployments; can still be fired from the folded position
    • Adjustable cheekpiece
    • Composite polymer construction
  • OPERATING CONTROLS
    • Ambidextrous selector lever and magazine release
    • Charging handle may be mounted on right or left side
    • Enlarged trigger guard for easier access when wearing gloves
    • Adjustable gas regulator for use with sound suppressor to maintain constant rate of fire
  • MAGAZINE
    • 30-round magazine capacity
    • Steel magazine body
    • Extended magazine base pad for improved ergonomics
    • Low friction follower

FN SCAR 16 CQC Specs:

  • Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO (223 Rem.)
  • 10″ barrel length
  • 400 meters effective range, point target
  • 31.0″ overall length, with stock fully extended
  • 28.5″ overall length, with stock fully collapsed
  • 21.0″ overall length, with stock folded
  • 6.7 lbs. empty
  • GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
    • Selective-fire
    • Short stroke gas piston
    • Rotating, locking bolt
    • 625 rounds per minute (RPM) cyclic rate of fire
    • Composite polymer Trigger Module
    • Matte black or Flat Dark Earth (FDE) color
    • Adjustable bipod available
  • RECEIVER
    • Hard-anodized monolithic aluminum receiver
    • MIL-STD 1913 accessory rails at the 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock positions
    • Adjustable folding front and folding/removable rear back-up iron sights
  • BARREL
    • Hammer-forged, chrome-lined steel
    • Fully free-floating design
    • Two barrel options available (Std., CQC); can be changed by operator in under 5 minutes with a point of impact shift of less than 1 minute-of-angle (1 MOA) from previously established zero
    • Highly-effective flash hider/interface
  • STOCK
    • Telescoping design
    • Side folding stock for aircraft and vehicle deployments; can still be fired from the folded position
    • Adjustable cheekpiece
    • Composite polymer construction
  • OPERATING CONTROLS
    • Ambidextrous selector lever and magazine release
    • Charging handle may be mounted on right or left side
    • Enlarged trigger guard for easier access when wearing gloves
    • Adjustable gas regulator for use with sound suppressor to maintain constant rate of fire
  • MAGAZINE
    • 30-round magazine capacity
    • Steel magazine body
    • Extended magazine base pad for improved ergonomics
    • Low friction follower