ISBN10: 1472811046, ISBN13: 9781472811042, [publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)] Softcover Paperback. Now the standard weapon for British soldiers across the globe, the SA80's early years were surrounded in controversy after a series of dismal performances. It was prone to jamming in desert conditions, had several flimsy parts that would often break after repeated use and had an incredibly sensitive magazine catch. When these issues came to light the SA80 was lambasted by the news, leading to the Ministry of Defence ordering an extensive modification programme that dramatically improved reliability. Combat accounts and in-depth analysis of the SA80's performance in Kosovo, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan and Iraq guide the reader through its troubled life, while vivid artwork helps to illustrate the transformation it underwent; from an unreliable rifle disliked by the soldiers who used it to being one of the world's most innovative and accurate small arms. SA80 infantry weapons have been the British Army s primary assault rifles for 30 years. This highly illustrated title will appeal to military and firearms enthusiasts, and military buffs." Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
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ISBN10: 1472811046, ISBN13: 9781472811042, [publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC] Softcover SA80 infantry weapons have been the British Army s primary assault rifles for 30 years. This highly illustrated title will appeal to military and firearms enthusiasts, and military buffs." Illustrator(s): Gilliland, Alan; Dennis, Peter. Series: Weapon. Num Pages: 80 pages, 54 col. BIC Classification: JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 248 x 11. Weight in Grams: 260. . 2016. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
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