This increases accuracy even when shooting in semi-auto at high repetition rate, as well as when the rifle is used in automatic mode. The NARP is fitted with a forward assist, to close the bolt should something go wrong, and with an ejection port cover that reduces dirt to enter the weapon when not in use.Īnother key design feature that increases controllability is the fact that the barrel axis is lower than the stock, which allows discharging all forces horizontally reducing the muzzle rise, and this could be felt also during shooting tests that EDR On-Line was allowed to do at the company range. The heavy bolt selection also led to a reduced firing rate, around 700 rounds per minute, which not only increases the weapon controllability when fired in automatic mode but also decreases wear and tear, increasing the weapon’s life. This was the case for the non-reciprocating T-Lever, which was carefully designed to minimise the risk of entanglement.Īccording to Beretta, the NARP has overcome all NATO tests, including that on stoppages, with around 15,000 MRBS (Mean Rounds Between Stoppages).ĭesigners unveiled that the choice went for a prismatic heavy bolt that ensures good reliability even when the weapon is fouled, the choice of the short stroke gas piston also reducing stoppage risks. The safety lever has three positions, S-1-R for safe, semi-auto and automatic, with a 90° angle between each position a mechanism does not allow the lever to remain half way between one position and the next, so if the angle is under 45° it will come back to the initial position and if it is over 45° it will switch to the next one.įull compatibility with Italian Army personal equipment was thoroughly checked, which led for example to smoothing some angles in order to avoid entanglements.
Not only all commands are available for right- and left-handed soldiers, but these are also fully symmetric and operate in the same way. But the key ergonomy issue was the location of command elements, which represent the interface between the operator and the rifle. The NARP pistol grip is available with different angles, to suit the customers preference. Intensive laboratory and operational trials continued while the Italian Army Staff was brought in the loop and company NATO qualification testing started. According to Beretta sources, considerable modifications were adopted along the development path, some elements having been nearly totally redesigned. In April 2023 the NARP programme overcame two major steps, the critical design review and the concept development and experimentation. In 2022 Phase 2 saw the production of the first prototypes, nine additional rifles being produced to be distributed to Italian Army operational regiments, the user having been in the loop since the beginning of the programme. This programme was launched five years ago Phase 1 started in 2018, and led to the manufacturing of a functional demonstrator, to a first detailed ergonomic design, in-house laboratory tests being also carried out. EDR On-Line is about to test the last born of the Beretta military weapons portfolio, the 5,56×45 mm individual weapon issued from the New Assault Rifle Platform programme, NARP in short.
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Having nearly 500 years of history and not feeling the weight of time, Beretta is still looking for innovation this is the feeling when crossing the production line while heading to the company firing range, a wholly new series of CNC machinery aimed at increasing the company production capability having just been installed.
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