FN FAL vs HK G3: how to tell them apart
Two military rifles that are easy to mix up at a glance. Here is what tells them apart.
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FN FAL
What gives it away
Long 7.62 mm battle rifle with a carrying handle above the action, a straight 20-round magazine and the cocking handle on the left.
Used by
Brazil, India and many others in South America, Africa and Asia
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HK G3
What gives it away
Long 7.62 mm battle rifle with a slim, slightly curved magazine, a drum rear sight, a cocking tube above the barrel and a flash hider with prongs.
Used by
Iran, Pakistan, Portugal, Turkey, Mexico and many others; formerly Germany and Denmark
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