SIG SG 540

designed by Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (SIG)

Assault riflesSwitzerlandIn service since 1977

SIG SG 540 — Photo: Armémuseum · CC BY-SA 4.0 · background removed

Key specs

Origin: Switzerland
Caliber: 5.56×45mm NATO
Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire: 650–800 rds/min
Muzzle velocity: 980 m/s
Effective range: 100 m
Magazine: 30 rounds
Weight (empty): 3.52 kg
Length: 950 mm
Barrel length: 460 mm
Manufacturer: SIG Sauer
Designer: Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (SIG)
Designed: 1973
Produced: 1977–2002

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Videos

SIG540 vs SIG550 - A technical comparisonBloke on the Range

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Ammunition

5.56×45mm NATORifle · United States · 1963

Compatible gear

No optics or accessories are linked to this weapon yet.

Variants

SIG SG 5401977SIG SG 5421977

Sources

Wikipedia: SIG SG 540, Wikipedia