FAMAE SG 543

Published on December 7, 2018
Duration: 4:02

The FAMAE SG 543 is a Chilean-made, licensed variant of the Swiss SIG SG 540 series, chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. It features an AK-style operating mechanism, a tubular buttstock, and offers safe, semi, burst, and full-auto fire modes with a rate of fire between 650-800 RPM. This review highlights its historical significance as one of the few remaining manufacturers of the SG 540 series.

Quick Summary

The FAMAE SG 543 is a Chilean-made assault rifle, a licensed variant of the Swiss SIG SG 540 series. It's chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, features an AK-style operating mechanism, and offers safe, semi, burst, and full-auto modes with a rate of fire between 650-800 RPM.

Chapters

  1. 00:19Introduction to FAMAE SG 543
  2. 00:34History and Licensing of SG 543
  3. 00:52SG 540 Series Variants & Comparison
  4. 01:19FAMAE SG 543 Design Features
  5. 01:45Sights and Operating Mechanism
  6. 02:10Operation Modes and Ammunition

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FAMAE SG 543?

The FAMAE SG 543 is an assault rifle manufactured in Chile. It is a licensed version of the Swiss SIG SG 540 series, specifically a short-barreled variant chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO.

What are the key design features of the FAMAE SG 543?

The SG 543 features a tubular buttstock, a winter trigger guard, and an AK-style operating mechanism. It differs from the later SIG 550 series in its stock design.

What are the different variants of the SIG SG 540 series?

The SIG SG 540 series includes the SG 540 (full-size 5.56mm), the SG 542 (chambered in 7.62x51mm), and the SG 543 (a short-barrel 5.56mm variant).

What are the fire modes and rate of fire for the FAMAE SG 543?

The FAMAE SG 543 offers safe, semi-automatic, burst, and full-automatic fire modes. Its rate of fire is estimated to be between 650 and 800 rounds per minute.

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