Vulcan V18

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Vulcan V18
Type	Semi-automatic Rifle
Place of origin	United States
Production history
Manufacturer	Vulcan Group Inc.
Unit cost	$889
Produced	1991-Present
Specifications
Mass	6.8 lb (3,100 g) empty, w/ magazine
Length	39 in (99 cm)
Barrel length	20 in (51 cm)
Cartridge	5.56×45mm NATO
Action	Short-stroke piston, rotating bolt
Feed system	all NATO STANAG 4179-compliant magazines

The Vulcan V18 is a semi-automatic rifle based on the ArmaLite AR-180, chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO. It was built using a modified carbon fiber AR-15 lower receiver coupled with a modified AR-180 upper receiver formed from heat treated SAE 4130 steel. Standard features of the rifle include an A2-style flash hider, 20” chrome lined barrel with a 1-7” twist, FAL-style hand guard, and polymer side-folding stock. Additionally, it utilizes STANAG magazines.^[1]