SIG SG 553

SIG SG 553

Type	Assault rifle
Place of origin	Switzerland
History
Released	2009
Used by	See Users
Production history
Designer	SIG
Manufacturer	Swiss Arms AG (formerly SIG)
Number built	600,000+
Variants	See Variants
Specifications
Weight	SG 553: 3.2 kg (7.1 lb)
Length	SG 553 (stock extended): 730 mm (28.7 in) SG 553 (stock folded): 501 mm (19.7 in)
Barrel length	SG 553: 227 mm (8.9 in)
Cartridge	5.6mm Gw Pat 90 (5.56x45mm NATO)
Action	Gas operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire	Approx. 700 rounds/min
Effective range	100–400 m sight adjustments
Feed system	5, 20, 30-round detachable box magazine